Question 1

Extra papers for under-18s sunmam gerekiyor mu?

Accepted Answer

The Government strongly recommends under-18s send a birth certificate or legal document (such as adoption papers) showing the relationship to their parent or guardian. If travelling alone or with someone other than a parent, it also recommends a signed letter from the parents with details of who is accompanying the child and the care and accommodation arranged, and a copy of a parent's passport photo page with signature. Without them, consideration may be delayed.

Question 2

Valid passport sunmam gerekiyor mu?

Accepted Answer

Your passport must be valid on the day you enter and stay valid for at least 6 months after your entry permit expires. The e-visa page says every passport (except a British Overseas Territories St Helena passport) needs an expiry date at least 6 months after your arrival date. The FAQ says a South African temporary passport does not qualify for visa-free travel. If you apply for an e-visa, the FAQ asks for all pages of your current passport and your previous passports or travel documents.

Question 3

Enough money for your stay sunmam gerekiyor mu?

Accepted Answer

You need proof of sufficient funds for your food, clothing and other needs. For an e-visa stay of 48 hours or more, the FAQ gives examples such as bank statements, a building society book, proof of earnings like an employer letter, or documents showing a third party in St Helena can support you as well as themselves. Don't send bank statements or letters more than a year old. The Government doesn't state an amount.

Question 4

Short Term Entry Permit on arrival and GBP 20 fee sunmam gerekiyor mu?

Accepted Answer

An Immigration Officer may grant a Short Term Entry Permit, which you apply for on arrival, for a stay of up to 183 days. The entry fee is GBP 20, payable by the Government's bank payment guidelines; the equivalent in rand, dollars and euros is also accepted. The Government says your entry is still subject to the Immigration Officer's decision when you arrive.

Question 5

Pre-arranged accommodation sunmam gerekiyor mu?

Accepted Answer

You must have pre-arranged accommodation to get a Short Term Entry Permit, and an e-visa application asks for information about your place of stay in St Helena.

Question 6

Medical or travel insurance covering evacuation sunmam gerekiyor mu?

Accepted Answer

Everyone must have medical or travel insurance that covers the whole stay, all medical treatment on the island and medical evacuation in an emergency. The Government says insurance documents may be checked on arrival and should explicitly say they cover evacuation, which it says can cost over GBP 100,000. The FAQ does not state a minimum amount of cover.

Question 7

Details of your job or studies (if you have them) sunmam gerekiyor mu?

Accepted Answer

For an e-visa stay of 48 hours or more, the FAQ lists details of where you are employed or in full-time study, such as a letter from your employer on headed paper with your role, salary and length of employment, or a letter from your school confirming enrolment and leave of absence. Self-employed people can send business registration documents. If you are visiting for business activities, send a letter saying what you will do, who you will meet and any payments. You also need confirmation of legal residence if you apply from a country that is not your own.

Question 8

Ascension Island has its own entry permit sunmam gerekiyor mu?

Accepted Answer

Ascension Island is part of the same territory but has separate controls. Its Government says all travellers to Ascension require an entry permit visa unless exempted by their occupation, applied for through the Ascension Island Government's e-visa portal at least 14 days before travel, with a passport valid 6 months and insurance covering emergency air evacuation. The St Helena Government says visitors must have the visas or permits for every place they will pass through, including Ascension, the UK and South Africa, because St Helena has no foreign embassy on the island. This check does not cover Ascension or Tristan da Cunha.

Question 9

Check whether you need an e-visa, and get an entry permit sunmam gerekiyor mu?

Accepted Answer

The St Helena eVisa website lists the passports that need an e-visa, applied for in advance. There is no visa on arrival at St Helena Airport, and it is your responsibility to hold a valid visa when you arrive. If your passport is not on the list you don't need a visa, but you may still need one if you have any criminal conviction, if you travel on a document other than a national passport, or if you are stateless. Whatever your nationality, you also need an entry permit unless you are exempt (for example you hold St Helenian status, a long term entry permit or a dependant or government service exemption certificate). Short visits use the Short Term Entry Permit described below. The e-visa is only available for trips of up to 183 days. Passengers transiting airside at the airport, usually arriving and leaving the same day on the same aircraft, don't need an e-visa. If you are unsure, use the Government's 'Do I need a visa?' page or contact the Immigration Service at evisaenquiries@sainthelena.gov.sh.

Question 10

Onward travel itinerary sunmam gerekiyor mu?

Accepted Answer

For an e-visa application, the FAQ lists your onward travel itinerary among the documents you must provide, whether you will be there for a short transit or for 48 hours or more. The entry permit page says you must satisfy the Immigration Officer that you intend to leave St Helena within 183 days.

Question 11

Visiting by ship for less than 24 hours sunmam gerekiyor mu?

Accepted Answer

A Landing Permission lets a specified number of passengers and crew of a vessel enter for up to 24 hours without an entry permit. The master of the vessel applies on the Government's form, lists all passengers and crew, confirms they all have valid passports and will leave with the vessel, accepts responsibility for health, medical evacuation and repatriation, and pays the fee. The Government's page also says passengers and crew of more than 20 staying under 24 hours may be exempt from an entry permit with an approved Landing Permission. It does not say whether visa-list passports still need an e-visa on a ship, so ask the Immigration Service.

Question 12

E-visa application (visa nationals, or anyone with a criminal conviction) sunmam gerekiyor mu?

Accepted Answer

If you need a visa, you apply online on the St Helena eVisa website. The application has steps for your personal details, passport, the visa, declarations and a review. It asks you to upload a photograph and your documents, and the site warns you not to leave the page until the uploads finish. The FAQ says there is no cost for an e-visa application. The Government aims to decide 90% of applications within 21 days and all within six weeks, and incomplete applications are slower. You must declare any contagious disease from the Government's list that you have now or had in the 12 months before you arrive.

Question 13

E-visa validity and permitted stay: not published sunmam gerekiyor mu?

Accepted Answer

The pages we read don't say how long a granted e-visa is valid or what exact stay it gives; they only say the e-visa is for trips of up to 183 days. They are also undated, and the Government's guide to how each type of criminal conviction is handled could not be read. Contact the Immigration Service at evisaenquiries@sainthelena.gov.sh before you book.

Question 14

Police certificate if you declare convictions sunmam gerekiyor mu?

Accepted Answer

Declare all prior criminal convictions at the point of application, including spent ones but not minor road traffic offences (alcohol and drug driving offences must be declared). Every declared conviction should be backed by a police certificate or equivalent from the relevant country. St Helena accepts the UK ACRO police certificate for people who have lived in the UK, and otherwise follows UK Home Office police certificate advice. A conviction does not necessarily mean refusal; the Immigration Service may have the police assess the application. If you have a conviction you need an e-visa even if your passport country is visa-free.

Question 15

Translations of documents not in English sunmam gerekiyor mu?

Accepted Answer

Any document not in English must come with a full translation that can be independently verified. Each translation should confirm it is accurate, show the date, and give the translator's full name, signature and contact details.

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