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Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha visas

Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha tourist visa

Saint Helena allows listed nationalities to enter without a visa. Ascension Island has a tourist e-visa (an online visa). Tristan da Cunha requires advance permission to land.

Ways to get a Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha tourist visa

  1. Saint Helena visa-free entry

    No visa needed

    Nationals of all European Union countries and the other countries and territories listed here can enter Saint Helena without a visa.

    Passports that qualify (89)

  2. Saint Helena e-visa

    eVisa

    Nationals of countries outside Saint Helena's visa-free list may apply online for a visa.

    1. Apply online for an electronic visa.

  3. Ascension Island tourist e-visa

    eVisa

    Tourist visitors need this visa unless they fall within an exemption. Nationality and passport restrictions also apply.

    Stay
    Up to 3 months for one stay. Tourist e-visas are not issued for more than a cumulative total of 3 months in any 12-month period.
    1. Apply through Ascension Island's electronic visa system.

  4. Tristan da Cunha landing permission

    Other permit

    All visitors must request permission to land before travelling.

    1. Arrange a return passage, health insurance covering medical evacuation, and enough money for your visit.
    2. Request permission to land in advance from the Secretary of the Administrator.

Who needs it

Visitors to Saint Helena who are not visa-exempt can apply for an online visa. Most visitors to Ascension Island need a visa, including British citizens. All visitors to Tristan da Cunha need advance landing permission.

Who doesn't

Saint Helena exempts the nationalities listed below. Ascension Island exempts certain government and military personnel, their dependants, and crew members.

Good to know

  • Ascension Island tourist e-visas are not issued for more than a cumulative total of 3 months in any 12-month period.
  • Tristan da Cunha visitors must have a return passage, health insurance covering medical evacuation, and enough money for their visit.
  • Stay limits for Saint Helena and Tristan da Cunha are not specified.
  • Ascension Island does not issue visas to certain nationalities and passport holders. These restrictions are listed under Online visas.

Questions

Do I need a tourist visa for Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha?

Visitors to Saint Helena who are not visa-exempt can apply for an online visa. Most visitors to Ascension Island need a visa, including British citizens. All visitors to Tristan da Cunha need advance landing permission. Saint Helena exempts the nationalities listed below. Ascension Island exempts certain government and military personnel, their dependants, and crew members.

What are the ways to get a tourist visa for Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha?

There are 4 options: Saint Helena visa-free entry (no visa at all); Saint Helena e-visa (an online visa); Ascension Island tourist e-visa (an online visa); Tristan da Cunha landing permission (a special permit).

Who can go to Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha without a tourist visa?

Nationals of all European Union countries and the other countries and territories listed here can enter Saint Helena without a visa.

Can I apply online for Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha?

Yes: Saint Helena e-visa and Ascension Island tourist e-visa. Nationals of countries outside Saint Helena's visa-free list may apply online for a visa.

How long can I stay on a Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha tourist visa?

Ascension Island: up to 3 months for one tourist 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 tourist visa?

Ascension Island tourist e-visas are not issued for more than a cumulative total of 3 months in any 12-month period. Tristan da Cunha visitors must have a return passage, health insurance covering medical evacuation, and enough money for their visit.

Does my passport change whether I need a tourist 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 tourist 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 tourist 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 tourist 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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