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Pitcairn Islands Settlement Visa - Skills Pathway

16 facts quoted from the official source

Settlement route for a person with relevant skills that will contribute to the Pitcairn community.

Income required
—
Means required · no figure published
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
9
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

9 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Community Contribution RequiredThe relevant skills must contribute to the Pitcairn community.
  • Decision DiscretionaryThe relevant decision-maker retains the statutory decision and waiver powers.
  • Eligibility summaryThe skills pathway applies where a person has relevant skills which will contribute to the Pitcairn community.
  • Financial meansApplicants must show sufficient funds or accepted sponsorship for maintenance and accommodation.
  • Good Character RequiredAll visa applicants must be of good character and not pose a security risk.
  • Good Health RequiredAll visa applicants must have an acceptable standard of health.
  • Permanent Settlement Intent RequiredThe applicant must genuinely intend to settle permanently on Pitcairn.
  • Prior Residence Months MinThe applicant must have lawfully resided on Pitcairn for at least three months in the preceding twelve months, unless waived.
  • Prior Residence Window MonthsThe three-month residence is measured within the twelve months before application.
Also stated by the source
  • Health insuranceAll visa applicants must maintain adequate travel and medical insurance for the whole stay.
  • Official source basisThe skills pathway applies where a person has relevant skills which will contribute to the Pitcairn community.
  • Report summaryThe skills pathway applies where a person has relevant skills which will contribute to the Pitcairn community.
  • Talent BasisThe applicant must have skills that will contribute to the community.
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
2 proven from the official source.
  • Fee CurrencyThe fees are published in New Zealand dollars.checked 2026-07-26
  • Principal Fee AmountThe current settlement-visa application fee is NZD 500.checked 2026-07-26
Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Permit Validity Months MaxA settlement visa expires two years after issue.
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Pitcairn Islands?
The official source states: Settlement route for a person with relevant skills that will contribute to the Pitcairn community.
02How much money do I need?
The official source states: Applicants must show sufficient funds or accepted sponsorship for maintenance and accommodation. It does not publish a fixed amount — no minimum figure is stated.

Every answer is quoted from the official government.pn page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 16 points against the official source; 16 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Processing time is not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source government.pnLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Pitcairn Islands government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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