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St. HelenaWork permitsLast checked October 17, 2026

St Helena Work Permit with Long Term Entry Permit

Work permits in St Helena are decided by the Immigration Control Board using local labour market conditions, the applicant's skills, a points-based system and the public interest. A work permit does not give entry: a Long Term Entry Permit (for stays over 183 days) is needed as well. There are also entrepreneur and self-employed forms and an Immigrant Employment Certificate.

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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

Foreign nationals planning to work or run a business in St Helena for more than six months.

Eligibility

  • Board assessment

    The Immigration Control Board considers local labour market conditions, specialist skills sought, the applicant's skills or experience, a points-based system and the public interest.

  • Long Term Entry Permit

    The applicant must hold, or apply at the same time for, a Long Term Entry Permit.

A sneak peek at what's inside

  • Document checklistImmigration Form O - Work Permit
  • FeesWork permit
  • Steps to applyApply for a Long Term Entry Permit and work permit to the Immigration Control Bo

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  • 2 documents
  • 1 fee
  • 3 steps
  • Processing times and conditions
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