Saint Helena (British Overseas Territory) visas
Saint Helena Visa Atlas coverage is based on official St Helena Government immigration pages. The current packet covers landing permission, short-term entry permits, long-term entry permits, work permits, immigrant employment certificates, e-visa filing, forms, and the Immigration Section under Safety, Security and Home Affairs.
5 routes · 3 without a sponsor · 0 lead to settlement
Official portal
Regulators of immigration advice
- St Helena Immigration Section (Immigration) — Official St Helena Government immigration authority for entry permissions, e-visas, work permits, immigrant employment certificates, exemptions, forms and immigration legislation.
Visa routes (5)
Landing Permission
St Helena landing permission route for stays on island of up to 24 hours.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 30 July 2026
Short-term Entry Permit
St Helena short-term entry permit for stays not exceeding 183 days.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 30 July 2026
Long-term Entry Permit
St Helena long-term entry permit for stays in excess of 183 days.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 30 July 2026
Work Permit
St Helena work permit route for people needing permission to work on island.
Sponsor required · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 31 July 2026
Immigrant Employment Certificate
St Helena immigrant employment certificate route linked from the official immigration page.
Sponsor required · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 30 July 2026
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Frequently asked questions
How many visa routes does Saint Helena (British Overseas Territory) have?+
We cover 5 Saint Helena (British Overseas Territory) visa routes in these categories: visitor and short business, general residence, and sponsored work. Each one links to its primary government source and carries a last-reviewed date.
Which Saint Helena (British Overseas Territory) visas do not need an employer sponsor?+
3 of the 5 Saint Helena (British Overseas Territory) routes we cover can be pursued without an employer sponsor, which helps if you do not have a job offer yet. The remaining 2 are employer-sponsored.
Which Saint Helena (British Overseas Territory) visas lead to permanent residence?+
The Saint Helena (British Overseas Territory) routes we cover are temporary rather than direct settlement routes.
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