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Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha Saint Helena - Working Migrant under Immigrant Employment Certificate

11 facts quoted from the official source

For an immigrant recruited by a Saint Helena employer whose Immigrant Employment Certificate covers the occupation and headcount, with labour-market need and suitable welfare and repatriation arrangements.

Route type
Work
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
6
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.

6 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Employer Certificate Covering Work RequiredThe employment must be covered by an Immigrant Employment Certificate specifying the employer, nature of work and number of immigrants.
  • Employer Repatriation Arrangements RequiredThe employer must arrange repatriation of each employee and dependants at the end of employment.
  • Local Labour Market And Specialist Skills AssessedThe Board considers the local labour market and the specialist skills or experience sought.
  • Public Interest Test RequiredThe certificate is granted only if the Board is satisfied it would not be against the public interest.
  • Saint Helena Employer RequiredA Saint Helena employer engaged in a trade, profession or vocation applies to employ immigrants.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • AccommodationThe employer must make arrangements for living accommodation, health and welfare of immigrant employees.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryAn application for an immigrant employment certificate may be made by a person engaged in a trade, profession or vocation in St Helena who wishes to employ one or more immigrants.
  • Official source basisAn application for an immigrant employment certificate may be made by a person engaged in a trade, profession or vocation in St Helena who wishes to employ one or more immigrants.
  • Report summaryAn application for an immigrant employment certificate may be made by a person engaged in a trade, profession or vocation in St Helena who wishes to employ one or more immigrants.
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

Validity
2 proven from the official source.
  • Certificate Duration Years MaxThe Immigrant Employment Certificate may operate for no more than five years.
  • Valid Entry Permission RequiredThe worker's presence must also be authorised by an entry permit or statutory exemption.
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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 an immigrant recruited by a Saint Helena employer whose Immigrant Employment Certificate covers the occupation and headcount, with labour-market need and suitable welfare and repatriation arrangements.
02Do I need to show accommodation in Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha?
The official source states: The employer must make arrangements for living accommodation, health and welfare of immigrant employees.

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

We checked 11 points against the official source; 11 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

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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