Departi MCP Server
Travel-compliance intelligence and curated booking for digital nomads and long-stay travellers.
Departi helps you navigate the legal complexity of living abroad — visa requirements for any nationality/destination pair, permit-aware Schengen 90/180-day tracking, tax residency analysis with double-tax-treaty coverage across 55 countries, and persona-curated accommodation, transport, and experience search across 189 European destinations.
Endpoint
https://mcp.departi.eu/v3
Protocol: Streamable HTTP (JSON-RPC 2.0) Authentication: OAuth 2.1 with PKCE (S256) or anonymous access
Tools
All 7 tools are read-only with full MCP tool annotations.
Compliance
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
departi_check_visa | Returns entry/visa options for a traveller — visa type, max stay, remote-work eligibility, cost, processing time, and application notes. |
departi_check_tax | Tax-residency risk and double-tax-treaty analysis — threshold, day-counting method, treaty provisions, DN regimes, FEIE context. Advisory only. |
departi_track_schengen | Schengen 90/180 calculator — days used/remaining, status, projected limit date. Permit-aware: excludes permit-issuing country from count. |
Trip Planning
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
departi_search_accommodation | Ranked accommodation with name, price, rating, facilities, persona-fit score, and booking deep-link. |
departi_search_transport | Flight search across Duffel + Travelpayouts — carrier, price, cabin class, duration, stops, and booking deep-link. |
departi_search_experiences | Tours, activities, local experiences — category, duration, price, persona-fit score, and booking deep-link. |
Profile
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
departi_get_profile | Returns the authenticated user's Departi profile: nationality, tax residence, subscription tier, traveller persona, and preferences. No PII (name, email, date of birth) is returned. Requires OAuth. |
Quick Start
Claude Desktop / Cursor / Windsurf
Add to your MCP configuration:
{
"mcpServers": {
"departi": {
"type": "streamable-http",
"url": "https://mcp.departi.eu/v3"
}
}
}
For personalized results (visa checks based on your nationality, Schengen tracking with your travel history), use the OAuth endpoint:
{
"mcpServers": {
"departi": {
"type": "streamable-http",
"url": "https://mcp.departi.eu/v3/oauth"
}
}
}
Claude.ai (Custom Connector)
- Go to Settings → Connectors → Add custom connector
- Enter URL:
https://mcp.departi.eu/v3/oauth - Approve the OAuth consent screen
- Connected — try the example prompts below
Example Prompts
Visa + Tax (multi-tool):
I'm American and planning to work remotely from Lisbon for 3 months starting in September. What visa do I need, and what are the tax implications for my US taxes?
Schengen tracking with permit:
How many Schengen days do I have left? I have a Portuguese D7 visa valid until 2027 and I've visited Spain and France this year.
Trip planning (multi-tool):
I want to spend October in Split, Croatia. Find me a place to stay under €1,200/month, flights from Brussels, some local experiences, and check if I need a visa.
Tax residency comparison:
Compare the tax implications of establishing tax residency in Portugal vs Bulgaria as a US freelancer earning $120K/year.
Authentication
| Path | Auth | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
/v3 | Anonymous + optional Bearer | General queries, registry introspection |
/v3/oauth | OAuth 2.1 required | Personalized results, Schengen tracking, profile access |
OAuth 2.1 Details
- PKCE: S256 (required)
- Dynamic Client Registration: RFC 7591
- Protected Resource Metadata: RFC 9728
- Authorization Server Metadata: RFC 8414
- Issuer Identification: RFC 9207
- Resource Indicators: RFC 8707
- Token lifetimes: Access 1h, refresh 30d with rotation
Discovery endpoints:
https://mcp.departi.eu/.well-known/oauth-protected-resource/v3/oauth
https://departi.eu/.well-known/oauth-authorization-server
Use Cases
- Digital nomads checking visa and tax obligations before relocating
- Remote workers understanding FEIE eligibility and tax home rules
- Long-term travelers tracking Schengen days to avoid overstays
- Travel planners finding accommodation, transport, and experiences in one query
- Tax advisors comparing residency regimes across European countries
- AI agents building travel compliance into automated itinerary planning
Data Coverage
- Visa data: 406 origin countries × 42 European destinations
- Tax profiles: 49 countries with income tax, social security, treaty, and filing data
- Accommodation: 189 European destinations with curated properties
- Transport: Flights across Europe via Duffel + Travelpayouts
- Experiences: Activities and tours in all covered destinations
Links
Also Listed On
- Official MCP Registry:
eu.departi/travel-compliancev3.2.0 - Glama
- mcp.so (Published and Featured, Verified)
- Smithery
Support
- Email: [email protected]
- Issues: GitHub Issues
License
This repository contains documentation and configuration for the Departi MCP server. The server itself is a hosted service at mcp.departi.eu. See Terms of Service for usage terms.