🇸🇭 Saint Helena Ascension And Tristan Da Cunha · Employer-sponsored work

Work Permit — requirements, costs & how to apply

Official source Updated 2026-06-24 · Government page ↗

Who is eligible

Job offerRequired
Employer sponsorRequired

Duration & renewal

Initial stay: 6 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.

How to apply

  1. Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
  2. Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/st-helena/government/portfolios/safety-security-and-home-affairs/immigration/work-permits/.

Frequently asked

Does this visa lead to permanent residence?

No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.

Sources & verification

Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.

No direct PR path

“An extension of up to five years may be granted... A work permit may cease to be valid if the worker is absent from St Helena for a continuous period of more than six months. Temporary/extendable; page silent on permanent residence.”

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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.

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