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Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha visas

Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha transit visa

Ascension Island offers a transit e-visa for travellers passing through. Transit rules for Saint Helena and Tristan da Cunha are not specified.

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

  1. Ascension Island transit e-visa

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    Travellers passing through Ascension Island can apply under the transit category, subject to its visa restrictions.

    1. Apply through Ascension Island's electronic visa system.

Who needs it

Ascension Island has a transit visa category. Its general visa requirement covers visitors of all nationalities unless exempt.

Who doesn't

Ascension Island exempts certain government and military personnel, their dependants, and crew members from its visa requirement.

How to apply

  1. Apply through Ascension Island's electronic visa system.

Good to know

  • No transit time limit or rule for staying in the airport's international transit area is specified.
  • No transit-without-visa arrangement is described.
  • Ascension Island's nationality and passport restrictions apply to visa issuance.

Questions

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

Ascension Island has a transit visa category. Its general visa requirement covers visitors of all nationalities unless exempt. Ascension Island exempts certain government and military personnel, their dependants, and crew members from its visa requirement.

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

Yes: Ascension Island transit e-visa. Travellers passing through Ascension Island can apply under the transit category, subject to its visa restrictions.

How do I apply for a Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha transit visa?

1. Apply through Ascension Island's electronic visa system.

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