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Pitcairn Islands visa requirements for British citizens

We don't have the rules for british citizens visiting Pitcairn Islands yet. Ask the embassy before you travel.

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Last updated
11 November 2026

What to do

  1. Check the destination's official government website before you travel.

Ways into Pitcairn Islands

Visit for up to 14 days, or apply for longer.

  • Visa on arrivalShort visit visaGet this visa on arrival for visits of up to 14 days.
    Stay
    14 days
    Valid for
    14 days

    How to apply

    1. Arrange to arrive and leave on the same ship.
    2. Fill in the arrival form.
    3. Show your travel document, insurance and funds proof.
    4. Pay any fees due.

    Documents required

    • Valid travel document
    • Completed arrival form
    • Insurance proof
    • Funds proof or sponsor's written promise
    • UK official entry advice requires a yellow fever vaccination certificate when arriving from a country with a transmission risk. vaccine
    • Staff decide at the border; health and past conduct checks apply.
    • Work or business needs a work permit.
    Official page
  • Visa on arrivalShort visit visaStay up to 14 days and leave on the ship you arrived on.
    Stay
    14 days
    Valid for
    14 days

    How to apply

    1. Fill in the arrival form.
    2. Show your travel document, insurance and funds proof.
    3. Ask immigration staff for entry approval.

    Documents required

    • Valid travel document
    • Completed arrival form
    • Insurance proof
    • Funds proof or sponsor's written promise
    • UK official entry advice requires a yellow fever vaccination certificate when arriving from a country with a transmission risk. vaccine
    • This is the same short visit visa listed under tourist.
    • Staff decide at the border.
    Official page
  • Other routeLong visit visaApply before travel for a longer visit with an approved purpose.
    Stay
    180 days
    Valid for
    180 days
    Fee
    NZ$150

    How to apply

    1. Fill in the long visit form.
    2. Get medical, chest X-ray and police certificates.
    3. Send your form and proof to Pitcairn Immigration.
    4. Pay 150 NZD and get approval before travel.

    Documents required

    • Completed application form
    • Medical certificate
    • Chest X-ray certificate
    • Police certificates
    • Insurance proof
    • Funds proof or sponsor's signed promise
    • Travel insurance
    • UK official entry advice requires a yellow fever vaccination certificate when arriving from a country with a transmission risk. vaccine
    • Work or business needs a work permit.
    • Day counts are approximate; the visa ends 180 days after issue.
    Official page
Sources (11)Last updated 11 November 2026

Coming from United Kingdom

  • Plugs IAdapter needed
  • MoneyNZD $
  • TimeSame timeSame as home
  • DrivingOn the leftSame as home
  • LanguageEnglishSpoken at home too

Planning your Pitcairn Islands trip

  • Bounty BayA few remains of the Bounty lie here. The mutineers deliberately burned and sank the ship.
  • Adamstown town squareThe Bounty's anchor stands outside the Public Hall. The library, post office and Adventist church are also here.
  • Pitcairn Island MuseumSee Bounty objects, including Fletcher Christian's Bible, along with stamps and other items from island life.
  • John Adams's graveJohn Adams was the last surviving mutineer. His is the only mutineer's grave that has been preserved.
Read the full Pitcairn Islands guide
Pitcairn Islands

About Pitcairn Islands

The Pitcairn Islands are a British overseas territory made up of four islands in the South Pacific.

Capital
Adamstown
Money
New Zealand dollar ($)
Languages
English
Time zone
UTC-08:00
Cars drive on the
left side
Calling code
+64
Read the Pitcairn Islands guide

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Questions

Do british citizens need a visa for Pitcairn Islands?

We don't have the rules for british citizens visiting Pitcairn Islands yet. Ask the embassy before you travel.

Do other Europe passports get easier entry to Pitcairn Islands?

Croatia, Russia, San Marino and Ukraine can enter without applying before they travel.

Which countries near Pitcairn Islands are easier for british citizens?

Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu, Fiji Kiribati, and 3 more let british citizens in without applying before travel.

What should I carry to Pitcairn Islands?

Check the destination's official government website before you travel.

What money is used in Pitcairn Islands?

New Zealand dollar ($). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.

What language do people speak in Pitcairn Islands?

English.

How strong is the United Kingdom passport?

It ranks #7 and reaches 155 destinations without applying ahead.

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