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Saint Helena visit visa for Pakistan passport holders
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Summary
- Visa type
- St Helena e-visa (applied for online before travel)
- Stay limit
- Short-term Entry Permit for stays up to 183 days (granted on arrival)
- Entries
- As stated on the e-visa decision
Pakistan is on the St Helena Immigration Service list of passports whose holders must obtain an e-visa in advance before travelling to St Helena. There is no visa on arrival at St Helena Airport. Applications are made online through the official e-visa portal; the FAQ says there is no charge and that most decisions are made within 21 days.
St Helena is one of the most remote inhabited islands on Earth, a British Overseas Territory in the South Atlantic known for Jamestown and Jacob's Ladder, Napoleon's exile home at Longwood, whale sharks offshore and Jonathan, the ancient giant tortoise at Plantation House. Pakistani travellers can visit, but only with an e-visa arranged beforehand.
The St Helena Immigration Service publishes a list of passports whose holders must apply in advance, and Pakistan is on it alongside India, Bangladesh, Nepal and many others. The rule is firm: there is no visa on arrival at St Helena Airport, so set aside time for the online application before booking anything you cannot change.
The whole process runs on the government's own e-visa portal. You create an application, upload a scanned photograph and supporting papers, and wait for a decision. The official FAQ says the application itself is free, and the service aims to decide nine in ten cases within 21 days and every case within six weeks.
Expect a thorough document list for a stay of 48 hours or more: every page of your passport, older passports, a police certificate, bank statements, a letter from your employer or college, an onward itinerary, accommodation details and insurance. Because medical care on the island is limited, the insurance must clearly cover evacuation.
Admission on arrival is handled under the island's entry permit system, with a Short-term Entry Permit for stays of up to 183 days. Access is by air or by sea into Jamestown, and Ascension Island has separate rules of its own, so check both territories if your trip includes the two.
Checklist
Document requirements
- Pakistani passport with at least six months validity on arrival (all pages scanned for the application)
- Scanned photograph meeting the e-visa photo guidance (45 mm x 35 mm)
- Onward or return travel itinerary
- Details of where you will stay on the island
- Medical or travel insurance that covers treatment and medical evacuation
- Police certificate
- Bank statements or other proof of sufficient funds (plus sponsor documents if someone else pays)
- Employer or education letter, or business registration if self-employed
- Previous passports and travel documents
- Proof of legal residence if you live outside Pakistan
Pakistan is named on the official visa-required list. Visitors staying 48 hours or more must upload the full supporting-document set; landside transits under 48 hours need a shorter set (itinerary, accommodation and insurance).
Checklist source: evisa.sainthelena.gov.sh
Money and time
Fees and timeline
Fees
Official fee
Free
The St Helena Immigration Service FAQ states there is no cost for an e-visa application. Its terms add that any visa application fee is not refunded, so check the portal at the time you apply.
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Timeline
Processing and appointments
The St Helena Immigration Service aims to decide 90% of e-visa applications within 21 days and all applications within six weeks. Complicated or incomplete applications take longer.
Official links
How to apply
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- eVisaSt Helena Government: e-visa application portalevisa.sainthelena.gov.sh
- Eligibility checkSt Helena Government: Do I need a visa?evisa.sainthelena.gov.sh
- Official informationSt Helena Government: e-visa FAQs (documents, cost, processing)evisa.sainthelena.gov.sh
- GovernmentSt Helena Government: entry requirementssainthelena.gov.sh
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Official statistics
Visa ratio
Not officially published
St Helena does not publish e-visa refusal rates by nationality.
A percentage is shown only when an official source published one for this route. Blog tables and estimates are left out.
Quick answers
FAQ
Do Pakistanis need a visa for St Helena?
Yes. Pakistan is on the official list of passports that require an e-visa, applied for in advance, to travel to St Helena.
Can I get a visa when I land?
No. The St Helena Immigration Service states that there is no visa on arrival facility at St Helena Airport, so the e-visa must be granted before you set off.
How much does the St Helena e-visa cost?
According to the official FAQ, there is no cost for an e-visa application.
How long does a decision take?
The service aims to decide 90% of applications within 21 days and all of them within six weeks. Missing documents slow things down.
What documents do I upload?
A scanned photo, all pages of your current passport, previous passports, a police certificate, proof of funds, your onward itinerary, accommodation details, insurance covering medical evacuation, and evidence of your job or studies.
Why is insurance so important?
Medical facilities on the island are limited. The FAQ says evacuation can cost over £100,000, and insurance papers may be checked on arrival, so the policy should say plainly that it covers evacuation.
How long can a visitor stay?
The government entry page describes a Short-term Entry Permit for stays of up to 183 days. Longer stays need a Long-term Entry Permit.
Do I need an e-visa just to change planes?
Not if you stay airside, which usually means arriving and leaving on the same day and aircraft. If you pass through border control at the airport or Jamestown seaport, you need one.
Does a criminal record matter?
Yes. The FAQ says historic criminality will generally require an e-visa application whatever passport you hold, and it must be declared.
Will someone check my health?
The application asks you to declare certain contagious diseases listed in the FAQ, such as tuberculosis and yellow fever.
Is Ascension Island covered by the same e-visa?
No. Ascension has its own immigration rules, and the St Helena Government points visitors to the Ascension Island Government website.
Is my fee refunded if I am refused?
The terms state that the service is for processing and a decision, not a guaranteed visa, and that fees are not refunded.
Is there an official refusal rate?
No. St Helena does not publish e-visa approval or refusal figures by nationality.
Checked against
Official sources
- St Helena Government: e-visa portalSaint Helena source: evisa.sainthelena.gov.sh/
- St Helena Government: Do I need a visa? (country checker)Saint Helena source: evisa.sainthelena.gov.sh/do-i-need-e-visa/
- St Helena Government: e-visa FAQs (visa-required list, documents, cost, processing time)Saint Helena source: evisa.sainthelena.gov.sh/faq
- St Helena Government: entry requirements (entry permits)Saint Helena source: www.sainthelena.gov.sh/st-helena/entry-requirements/
Last checked for Saint Helena visas on 28 October 2026. Rules change without notice, so confirm on the official pages before you apply or travel.
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