Saint Helena (British Overseas Territory) · short term business
Landing Permission
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Source check: all 4 official citations reconfirmed 11 July 2026
St Helena landing permission route for stays on island of up to 24 hours.
- Processing time
- Use the official landing permission page and Form L where required before arrival.
- Government fees
- Confirm current landing permission and e-visa fees with St Helena Government before filing.
- Typical duration
- Up to 24 hours on island.
- Sponsorship required
- No
- Leads to permanent residency
- No
In short
As of 30 July 2026, the Landing Permission for Saint Helena (British Overseas Territory) is an unsponsored Saint Helena immigration route. Sources: official Saint Helena (British Overseas Territory) government pages, reviewed 30 July 2026.
Cite this: https://visaatlas.org/visas/saint-helena/landing-permission#answer
What is the Landing Permission in Saint Helena (British Overseas Territory)?
Landing Permission is an unsponsored Saint Helena route. Indicative government fees are Confirm current landing permission and e-visa fees with St Helena Government before filing; indicative processing time is Use the official landing permission page and Form L where required before arrival; typical duration is Up to 24 hours on island. This route does not lead to permanent residence.
Verified against St Helena Government on 29 June 2026.
Overview
The St Helena Government immigration page lists landing permission for stays on island of up to 24 hours and provides an Immigration Form L Landing Permission. Travellers should also check visas or permits for all transit points because St Helena has no foreign embassy representation on island.
Additional sources
Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓The stay on Saint Helena is no more than 24 hours.St Helena Government ↗
- ✓The traveller holds required onward or return travel permission for connecting destinations.St Helena Government ↗
- ✓The traveller uses the official St Helena landing permission process where required.St Helena Government ↗
Common blockers
- !The planned stay exceeds 24 hours and needs a short-term or long-term entry permit instead.St Helena Government ↗
- !The applicant forgets to secure visas or permissions for connecting destinations such as the UK, Ascension Island or South Africa.St Helena Government ↗
- !The applicant uses the wrong entry route for the intended stay length or work activity.St Helena Government ↗
- !The applicant starts work before the required St Helena work permission or immigrant employment certificate is in place.St Helena Government ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Passport or travel document.St Helena Government ↗
- ·Immigration Form L Landing Permission where required.St Helena Government ↗
- ·Onward travel and transit visa evidence.St Helena Government ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Confirm that the stay is no more than 24 hours.
Build the evidence pack
Check transit visas for all destinations in the itinerary.
Submit through the official channel
Complete the official landing permission process where required.
After approval
Carry permission and onward travel evidence for arrival.
Official application links
Where to actually go next
These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.
- Official guidanceApplicantRead St Helena landing permission guidance ↗
Use this official St Helena Government source to confirm current entry, e-visa, permit, work and employment-certificate requirements before applying or travelling.
St Helena Government · verified
- ApplyApplicantOpen St Helena e-visa website ↗
Use this official St Helena Government source to confirm current entry, e-visa, permit, work and employment-certificate requirements before applying or travelling.
St Helena Government · verified
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Frequently asked questions
How long is landing permission for?+
The St Helena Government immigration page lists landing permission for stays on island of up to 24 hours.
Do I need to check transit visas?+
Yes. The official page warns visitors to have visas or permits for all destinations they intend to travel to, including return trips through the UK, Ascension Island or South Africa.
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We check every figure on this page against the primary government source, record the date it was last checked, and re-check it on a regular schedule. Rules change, so always confirm time-sensitive details with the official source before you rely on them. Visa Atlas is an information-only publication and does not give legal advice.
Primary source: St Helena Government
Last checked: 29 June 2026