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Pitcairn Islands visas

Pitcairn Islands tourist visa

You can visit for up to 14 days without a visa or advance clearance. Longer visits require entry clearance.

Ways to get a Pitcairn Islands tourist visa

  1. Visa-free visit with permission on arrival

    No visa needed

    Visitors staying up to 14 days who are not travelling for business or employment.

    Stay
    Up to 14 days.
    1. Travel without a visa or advance clearance for a visit of up to 14 days.
    2. Obtain permission to enter on arrival.
  2. Entry clearance for a longer visit

    Other permit

    Visitors intending to stay longer than 14 days must apply for entry clearance.

    Stay
    Longer than 14 days; the maximum stay is not stated.
    1. Apply for entry clearance for your longer visit.
    2. Submit the application electronically at least 3 months before travel.

Who needs it

Visitors staying longer than 14 days need entry clearance, which means permission arranged before travel.

Who doesn't

Visitors staying up to 14 days do not need a visa or advance clearance, unless travelling for business or employment.

How to apply

  1. For a visit of up to 14 days, travel without a visa or advance clearance.
  2. Obtain permission to enter on arrival.

Good to know

  • Visits longer than 14 days require entry clearance.
  • Business and employment visits require entry clearance, regardless of length.
  • For longer visits, submit the entry clearance application electronically at least 3 months before travel.

Questions

Do I need a tourist visa for Pitcairn Islands?

Visitors staying longer than 14 days need entry clearance, which means permission arranged before travel. Visitors staying up to 14 days do not need a visa or advance clearance, unless travelling for business or employment.

What are the ways to get a tourist visa for Pitcairn Islands?

There are 2 options: Visa-free visit with permission on arrival (no visa at all); Entry clearance for a longer visit (a special permit).

Who can go to Pitcairn Islands without a tourist visa?

Visitors staying up to 14 days who are not travelling for business or employment.

How long can I stay on a Pitcairn Islands tourist visa?

Up to 14 days without advance clearance.

How do I apply for a Pitcairn Islands tourist visa?

1. 1. For a visit of up to 14 days, travel without a visa or advance clearance. 2. 2. Obtain permission to enter on arrival.

What rules do I have to follow on a Pitcairn Islands tourist visa?

Visits longer than 14 days require entry clearance. Business and employment visits require entry clearance, regardless of length.

Does my passport change whether I need a tourist visa for Pitcairn Islands?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Pitcairn Islands visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a tourist visa for Pitcairn Islands be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest Pitcairn Islands tourist visa rules?

On Pitcairn Islands's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Can I change my tourist visa once I am in Pitcairn Islands?

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.

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