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St. HelenaVisit & tourismLast checked October 17, 2026

St Helena short-term entry permit and eVisa

St Helena (part of the British Overseas Territory of St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha) runs its own Immigration Ordinance 2011. Non-St Helenians need landing permission (up to 24 hours), a short-term entry permit (up to 183 days) or a long-term entry permit. Holders of passports on St Helena's list must apply in advance for a free eVisa; there is no visa on arrival. Ascension Island has separate rules.

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Life in St. Helena

Money

2

Currency

St. Helena Pound

SHP

St. Helena Pound

Tax

26–31%

Income tax (national)

After a GBP 7,000 personal allowance, 26% on the first GBP 18,000 of chargeable income and 31% on the rest; reduced 21%/26% rates for listed production activities (fishing, farming, exporting).

Official rates, 2026/27 · headline only

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Who it’s for

Visitors to St Helena for up to 183 days.

Eligibility

  • eVisa nationalities

    Apply for an eVisa in advance if your passport is from a listed country, or if you are stateless or hold certain other documents.

    • Listed countries include China, India, Nigeria, Kenya, Turkey and the UAE
    • Stateless persons must also apply for an eVisa in advance
    • Applies to non-national-passport documents not issued by the UK, St Helena or Ascension
    Official wording

    Holders of passports from listed countries (including China, India, Nigeria, Kenya, Turkey and the UAE) must apply for an eVisa in advance, as must stateless persons and people on non-national-passport documents not issued by the UK, St Helena or Ascension.

  • Criminal convictions

    Even visa-exempt travellers may need an eVisa if they cannot meet the criminal convictions guidance.

  • Passport validity

    Your passport must be valid for 6 months after the day you arrive.

    • St Helena BOT passports are not covered by this rule
    Official wording

    Passports (other than St Helena BOT passports) must be valid 6 months after arrival.

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