Saint Helena e-visa
eVisaNationals of countries outside Saint Helena's visa-free list may apply online.
- Apply online for an electronic visa.
2 ways to enter
Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha visas
Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha e-visa
Saint Helena and Ascension Island offer e-visas, which are visas you apply for online.
Ways to get a Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha e-visa
Ascension Island e-visa system
eVisaVisitors who need a visa can apply under the category for their visit, subject to nationality and passport restrictions.
- Stay
- Tourist category only: up to 3 months for one stay, with a cumulative limit of 3 months in any 12-month period.
- Apply through Ascension Island's electronic visa system.
Who needs it
Nationals outside Saint Helena's visa-free list may apply online. Ascension Island requires visas for visitors of all nationalities unless exempt, but does not issue visas to certain nationalities and passport holders.
Who doesn't
Saint Helena's listed nationalities do not need a visa. Ascension Island exempts certain government and military personnel, their dependants, and crew members.
Good to know
- Ascension Island does not issue visas to nationals of Belarus, China, Egypt, Iran, Libya, North Korea, Russia, Syria, Ukraine or Vietnam.
- Ascension Island also does not issue visas to passport holders of Hong Kong, Macao or Taiwan.
- Ascension Island has seven e-visa categories: tourist, business, scientific/research, transit, contractor, employment and dependants/family.
- No application website, fee or processing time is specified.
- An online visa programme for Tristan da Cunha is not described.
Questions
Do I need a e-visa for Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha?
Nationals outside Saint Helena's visa-free list may apply online. Ascension Island requires visas for visitors of all nationalities unless exempt, but does not issue visas to certain nationalities and passport holders. Saint Helena's listed nationalities do not need a visa. Ascension Island exempts certain government and military personnel, their dependants, and crew members.
What are the ways to get a e-visa for Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha?
There are 2 options: Saint Helena e-visa (an online visa); Ascension Island e-visa system (an online visa).
Can I apply online for Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha?
Yes: Saint Helena e-visa and Ascension Island e-visa system. Nationals of countries outside Saint Helena's visa-free list may apply online.
How long can I stay on a Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha e-visa?
Ascension Island tourist e-visa: up to 3 months for one stay, with a cumulative limit of 3 months in any 12-month period.
What rules do I have to follow on a Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha e-visa?
Ascension Island does not issue visas to nationals of Belarus, China, Egypt, Iran, Libya, North Korea, Russia, Syria, Ukraine or Vietnam. Ascension Island also does not issue visas to passport holders of Hong Kong, Macao or Taiwan.
Does my passport change whether I need a e-visa for Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha?
Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.
Can a e-visa for Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha 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 Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha e-visa rules?
On Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.
Can I change my e-visa once I am in Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha?
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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