Travel requirements for Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
Everything a UK traveller needs to know before visiting Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha — passport and visa rules, recommended vaccines with lead times, and whether you need an International Driving Permit.
Entry requirements for Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
Passport validity
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you arrive.
Visas
British passport holders normally need a visa to enter.
Source: UK Foreign Travel Advice — Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha. Always confirm the latest requirements before you travel.
Vaccines for travel to Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
No country-specific vaccines are listed for Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha in the UK TravelHealthPro guidance. You should still be up to date with the UK routine immunisation schedule.
Driving in Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
The UK government does not list Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha as requiring a UK International Driving Permit (IDP). If you plan to drive, check with the embassy of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha and your car-hire company before you travel.
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