St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
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 the current rules for the most common types of travel.
The authorities on St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha set and enforce entry rules. If you鈥檙e not sure how these requirements apply to you, email the:
- St Helena Government UK office: [email protected], or the St Helena Immigration Services: [email protected]
- Ascension聽Immigration office: [email protected]
- Tristan da Cunha administrator: [email protected]
Passport validity requirements
Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.聽聽
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.
St Helena and Ascension
To enter St Helena or Ascension, your passport must have an 鈥榚xpiry date鈥� at least 6 months after the date you arrive.
聽Tristan da Cunha
To enter Tristan da Cunha, your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay.
Visa requirements
St Helena
You must have an entry permit to visit St Helena. A is valid for up to 183 days. You can apply for a short-term entry permit when you arrive. To聽get a permit, you must have:
- a return ticket or proof of funds to buy one
- accommodation
- sufficient funds for your visit
- medical insurance which covers medical evacuation to the value of 拢175,000
An entry permit costs 拢20, payable in cash in British pounds, euros, US dollars or South African rand.
To聽stay longer than 183 days you must have a .
To work on St Helena on a self-employed basis for 6 months or more, you must have a and a long-term entry permit.
Email the St Helena Immigration Services for more information: [email protected].
Ascension
You must have a visa to visit Ascension. A single-entry visa allows you to stay for up to 3 months. To get a visa you must have:
- a return ticket
- accommodation
- sufficient funds for your visit
- medical insurance which covers medical evacuation at a minimum value of 拢500,000
Apply for a .
You must get permission from the Administrator if you want to .
Contact the for more information.
Tristan da Cunha
You must get permission from the Island Council to visit Tristan da Cunha.
To apply, email the administrator鈥檚 office: [email protected]. You must have:
- a return ticket
- sufficient funds for your visit
- comprehensive travel and medical insurance that covers the cost of medical treatment and possible evacuation to Cape Town
If you鈥檙e planning on staying longer than 2 months, you may need to show a criminal record check.
You will have to pay a small landing fee when you arrive. See Tristan da Cunha tourism for .
Vaccine requirements
St Helena
To enter St Helena, 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 .
Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
For details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see .
Customs rules
There are strict rules about importing alcohol into St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha. You need a licence to import more than 2 bottles of spirits.
For other prohibited items, see customs information: