Pitcairn Island
Entry requirements
This information is for people travelling on a full 鈥楤ritish citizen鈥� passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government鈥檚 understanding of Pitcairn Island鈥檚 current rules for the most common types of travel.
The authorities on Pitcairn Island set and enforce entry rules. This includes all visitors and potential new settlers to have comprehensive travel insurance, including medical evacuation cover. If you鈥檙e not sure how these requirements apply to you, visit the website.
The Pitcairn Islands group is made up of the islands of Pitcairn, Henderson, Ducie and Oeno. Pitcairn is the only inhabited island. There is no airport on the islands. Most travel to Pitcairn is via a Government of Pitcairn Islands-chartered supply ship, which regularly operates between Mangareva in French Polynesia and Pitcairn Island (about 300km away).
Passport validity requirements
Your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay on Pitcairn Island and have blank pages for stamps.
Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.
You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.
Visa requirements
You can visit Pitcairn Island for up to 14 days without a visa if you plan to arrive and depart on the same ship. Visits of more than 14 days require a Long-Term Visit Visa, see .
You must fill in a landing card on arrival.
Applying for a visa
To stay on Pitcairn Island for more than 14 days, you must for entry clearance before making any travel plans.
See on the official Pitcairn Island tourism website.
Travelling with children
If you want to visit Pitcairn Island for more than 14 days with children aged 15 and under, you must contact before making any travel plans. You must complete an entry clearance application for any child wishing to visit the island.
FCDO does not allow its staff or contracted staff based on Pitcairn to be accompanied by their children due to limited medical facilities.
Vaccine requirements
To enter Pitcairn Island, you must have a certificate to prove you鈥檝e had a yellow fever vaccination if you鈥檙e coming from a .
For full details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see .
Customs rules
There are strict rules about . You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.
It is illegal to import:
- alcohol without a licence
- honey, or used products related to honey production
There are strict controls on plant and animal product imports. Travellers with pets should get advice before travelling.
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