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Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha Saint Helena - Short-Term Entry Permit

9 facts quoted from the official source

For a stay in Saint Helena of no more than 183 days, with a suitably valid passport, intention to leave and resources for the applicant, dependants and repatriation.

Route type
Short stay & visit
Can bring
dependants
from the official record
Requirements
4
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.

4 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Intention To Leave RequiredThe applicant must establish an intention to leave Saint Helena within 183 days.
  • Means For Self And Dependants RequiredThe applicant must have means for accommodation, food, clothing, health and welfare for the applicant and dependants throughout the permit.
  • Passport Validity Months MinThe passport must remain valid for at least six months after the entry permit expires.
  • Nationality or qualifying statusA passport holder from a country specified by the Governor must obtain a visa before embarking for Saint Helena.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryAn Immigration Officer may grant a short term entry permit to an immigrant who applies for permission to visit St Helena for a period not exceeding 183 days.
  • Official source basisAn Immigration Officer may grant a short term entry permit to an immigrant who applies for permission to visit St Helena for a period not exceeding 183 days.
  • Report summaryAn Immigration Officer may grant a short term entry permit to an immigrant who applies for permission to visit St Helena for a period not exceeding 183 days.
  • Work Under Statutory 183 Day DefinitionSection 23 excludes from employment or work any work done by a person present in Saint Helena for less than 183 days in the preceding year.
Family

Who you can bring

dependants
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Stay Days MaxThe application must be for a visit not exceeding 183 days.
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha?
The official source states: For a stay in Saint Helena of no more than 183 days, with a suitably valid passport, intention to leave and resources for the applicant, dependants and repatriation.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: dependants.

Every answer is quoted from the official sainthelena.gov.sh page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 9 points against the official source; 9 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.

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Fees and processing time are 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 sainthelena.gov.shLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha 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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