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Government advisories for St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
UK · no warningsNo FCDO travel warnings
Latest change: New information on getting to Ascension Island ('Safety and Security' page)
Official notice Source: gov.uk · updated Sep 10, 2026
Local scams and street crime
- Crime: Crime levels on St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha are low.
Official notice Source: UK FCDO travel advice (Open Government Licence v3.0) · updated Sep 10, 2026
Pregnancy and children: CDC health notes for St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
- Hepatitis A (children): Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated against Hepatitis A.
- Measles (children): All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, including an early dose for infants 6–11 months, according to CDC’s measles vaccination recommendations for international travel .
CDC health page for St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha · CDC: pregnant travelers · CDC: traveling with children
Official notice Source: CDC Travelers' Health (US government, public domain). General information, not medical advice: see a doctor or travel clinic before you go.
Each government uses its own scale. Read the full advisory before you book or travel; regional differences inside a country can matter more than the headline level.
Entry requirements for St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
🇬🇧 British passport holders
- Visa: For details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see TravelHealthPro’s St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha guide .
- Passport: Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.
Read the full UK entry requirements
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of the current rules for the most common types of travel.
The authorities on St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, email the:
- St Helena Government UK office: shgukrep@sthelenagov.com, or the St Helena Immigration Services: evisaenquiries@sainthelena.gov.sh
- Ascension Immigration office: police.admin@ascension.gov.ac
- Tristan da Cunha administrator: tdcenquiries@tdc-gov.com
Passport validity requirements
Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.
You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.
St Helena and Ascension
To enter St Helena or Ascension, your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 6 months after the date you arrive.
Tristan da Cunha
To enter Tristan da Cunha, your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay.
Visa requirements
St Helena
You must have an entry permit to visit St Helena. A short-term entry permit is valid for up to 183 days. You can apply for a short-term entry permit when you arrive. To get a permit, you must have:
- a return ticket or proof of funds to buy one
- accommodation
- sufficient funds for your visit
- medical insurance which covers medical evacuation to the value of £175,000
An entry permit costs £20, payable in cash in British pounds, euros, US dollars or South African rand.
To stay longer than 183 days you must have a long-term entry permit.
To work on St Helena on a self-employed basis for 6 months or more, you must have a work permit and a long-term entry permit.
Email the St Helena Immigration Services for more information: evisaenquiries@sainthelena.gov.sh.
Ascension
You must have a visa to visit Ascension. A single-entry visa allows you to stay for up to 3 months. To get a visa you must have:
- a return ticket
- accommodation
- sufficient funds for your visit
- medical insurance which covers medical evacuation at a minimum value of £500,000
Apply for a visa to visit Ascension.
You must get permission from the Administrator if you want to work on Ascension.
Contact the Ascension visa service for more information.
Tristan da Cunha
You must get permission from the Island Council to visit Tristan da Cunha.
To apply, email the administrator’s office: tdcenquiries@tdc-gov.com. You must have:
- a return ticket
- sufficient funds for your visit
- comprehensive travel and medical insurance that covers the cost of medical treatment and possible evacuation to Cape Town
If you’re planning on staying longer than 2 months, you may need to show a criminal record check.
You will have to pay a small landing fee when you arrive. See Tristan da Cunha tourism for information on prices.
Vaccine requirements
For details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see TravelHealthPro’s St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha guide.
Customs rules
There are strict rules about importing alcohol into St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha. For further details about restrictions on alcohol as well as information about other prohibited items, see customs information:
Official notice Source: UK Foreign Office · updated Sep 10, 2026
Other passports
Rules depend on your nationality, so we do not guess. Before you book:
- Read your own government's travel advice first.
- Not sure what your passport needs? Check the visa rules for your nationality (eVisas visa checker) or compare with VisaHQ. These are affiliate links: if you use their application service we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Official government sites are usually cheaper and are linked above where we have them.
- Check your passport: many countries want it valid for 6 months after arrival and with blank pages.
- Check for an e-visa, travel authorisation or digital arrival card, and any vaccine rules (yellow fever is the common one).
- Ask your airline: they can refuse boarding if your documents do not match the rules.
Entry rules are set by each government and change without notice. This summary is for planning only and is not legal or immigration advice. Confirm on the official government website and with your airline before you book or travel. Voyaggora is not a government agency and does not process visas.
Essentials for travelers
Emergency 999
- Plugs: type G
- Power: 230 V, 50 Hz
- Traffic drives on the left
- Tap water: generally safe
- Calling code: +290
Compiled by Voyaggora from IEC World Plugs, government and consular sources. Confidence: high. Check with your embassy or hotel before you rely on it in an emergency.
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Health and vaccines
Vaccines, malaria and yellow-fever certificate rules: TravelHealthPro country pages (UK Health Security Agency), CDC destination pages, UK Foreign Office health advice. Ask a travel clinic 6 to 8 weeks before you go.
Airport weather right now
| Airport | Temperature | Wind | Visibility | Conditions | Reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension Wideawake FHAW | 24°C / 75°F | 11 kt from 130° | 6+ mi | Marginal (some cloud/haze) |
Live feed Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center · checked
Money
1 US dollar ≈ 0.75 SHP · 1 euro ≈ 0.85 SHP
Central-bank reference rate for Oct 18, 2026. Your card or exchange desk will differ.
Live feed Source: Frankfurter · checked
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Quick answers: is it safe to travel to St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha?
- Is it safe to travel to St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha right now?
- Official advice is to take normal or increased precautions. As of Oct 18, 08:30 UTC. The UK FCDO has no warnings against travel to St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha. Advisory levels change and can vary by region within a country: check the official page before you travel. Sources: UK FCDO.
- Are there any active weather or hazard alerts in St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha right now?
- As of Oct 18, 08:30 UTC, Travel Live shows these live hazard and alert sections for St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha: more live hazards and notices. Each one on this page names its official source and the time it was checked. Worldwide storms, earthquakes and disasters are on the Travel Live hub.
- What do the advisory levels mean?
- US State Department: Level 1 exercise normal precautions, Level 2 exercise increased caution, Level 3 reconsider travel, Level 4 do not travel. Canada: take normal security precautions, exercise a high degree of caution, avoid non-essential travel, avoid all travel. UK FCDO: it advises against all travel, or all but essential travel, to the whole country or to parts of it, or has no warnings. Each government uses its own scale, so the levels are not directly comparable.
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