Saint Helena (British Overseas Territory) · short term business
Short-term Entry Permit
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St Helena short-term entry permit for stays not exceeding 183 days.
- Processing time
- Apply through the St Helena e-visa website or official short-term entry permit process and use the current form where required.
- Government fees
- Confirm current e-visa and permit fees before applying.
- Typical duration
- Not exceeding 183 days.
- Sponsorship required
- No
- Leads to permanent residency
- No
Overview
The St Helena Government immigration page lists a short-term entry permit for stays on island for a period not exceeding 183 days and provides Immigration Form E Short Term. The official page also points applicants to the St Helena e-visa application website.
Additional sources
Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓The intended stay does not exceed 183 days.St Helena Government ↗
- ✓The applicant uses the short-term entry permit or e-visa process before travel where required.St Helena Government ↗
- ✓The applicant has visas or permits for all connecting destinations.St Helena Government ↗
Common blockers
- !The applicant needs to work or stay more than 183 days but applies only for a short-term entry permit.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 E or e-visa application evidence.St Helena Government ↗
- ·Accommodation, funds, itinerary and onward travel evidence.St Helena Government ↗
- ·Transit visas or permits for connecting destinations.St Helena Government ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Confirm the stay is not over 183 days.
Build the evidence pack
Use the St Helena e-visa site or short-term entry permit form.
Submit through the official channel
Prepare funds, accommodation, itinerary and transit evidence.
After approval
Travel only after the required permission is issued.
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 short-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
What is the short-term entry permit period?+
The official immigration page lists it for stays not exceeding 183 days.
Is there an e-visa site?+
Yes. St Helena Government links to the St Helena e-visa application website.
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