Saint Helena (British Overseas Territory) · residence general
Long-term Entry Permit
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St Helena long-term entry permit for stays in excess of 183 days.
- Processing time
- Use the official long-term entry permit page, e-visa site or Form F process before travel.
- Government fees
- Confirm current long-term entry permit and e-visa fees before applying.
- Typical duration
- For stays in excess of 183 days, as issued by St Helena authorities.
- Sponsorship required
- No
- Leads to permanent residency
- No
Overview
The St Helena Government immigration page lists a long-term entry permit for stays on island in excess of 183 days and provides Immigration Form F Long Term. Applicants planning work should also check work permit and immigrant employment certificate requirements.
Additional sources
Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓The intended stay exceeds 183 days.St Helena Government ↗
- ✓The applicant uses the official long-term entry permit process.St Helena Government ↗
- ✓Any separate work permit or immigrant employment certificate is obtained where employment is planned.St Helena Government ↗
Common blockers
- !The applicant uses a short-term permit for a stay over 183 days.St Helena Government ↗
- !The applicant plans employment without the required work or employment certificate route.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 F or e-visa evidence.St Helena Government ↗
- ·Accommodation, funds and purpose evidence.St Helena Government ↗
- ·Work permit or employment certificate evidence where relevant.St Helena Government ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Confirm the stay will exceed 183 days.
Build the evidence pack
Prepare long-term entry permit evidence and any employment documents.
Submit through the official channel
Apply through the official St Helena process.
After approval
Comply with permit conditions after 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 long-term entry permit 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
- ApplyApplicantApply through St Helena e-visa ↗
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
When is a long-term entry permit used?+
St Helena Government lists it for stays on island in excess of 183 days.
Does a long-term entry permit automatically allow work?+
No. Work activity may require a work permit or immigrant employment certificate.
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