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St. Helena: visa, passport and entry requirements

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Passport · Passport validity: 6 months after arrival for St Helena and Ascension, duration of stay for Tristan da Cunha

Entry document

  • ✓Passport
  • ✕National ID card

Passport validity
6 months after arrival for St Helena and Ascension, duration of stay for Tristan da Cunha

Must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive for St Helena and Ascension. Must be valid for the duration of your stay for Tristan da Cunha.

Visa

Required

Apply for a short-term entry permit on arrival for St Helena. Apply for a visa for Ascension. Get permission from the Island Council for Tristan da Cunha. — Up to 183 days for St Helena short-term entry permit. Up to 3 months for Ascension. Duration of stay for Tristan da Cunha is not specified. — £20 for St Helena short-term entry permit. No cost specified for Ascension or Tristan da Cunha.

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