Pitcairn Visa Policy

The Pitcairn Islands is a British Overseas Territory. It includes the islands of Pitcairn, Henderson, Ducie, and Oeno. Pitcairn, the only inhabited island, is a small volcanic outcrop located in the South Pacific at latitude 25.04 south and longitude 130.06 west. It is approximately 2170 km (1350 miles) east of Tahiti and just over 6600 km (4100 miles) from Panama. The administrative headquarters of the islands are located in Auckland, New Zealand, 5310 km (3300 miles) away.

No prior entry clearance is required if your visit is 14 days or less and you intend to arrive and depart on the same vessel, and you may be granted leave to enter Pitcairn upon arrival. You must ensure that you are able to maintain and accommodate yourself properly without the use of public funds and meet the other criteria set out in Part III Para 6 of the Immigration Control Ordinance 2014.

If your visit is longer than 14 days but less than 6 months, you must complete the entry clearance application form well in advance of your visit (at least 3 months is recommended). The application form should be submitted electronically to the Pitcairn Immigration Officer at immigration@pitcairn.gov.pn  and copied to the Pitcairn Islands Office at admin@pitcairn.gov.pn. If you do not receive an acknowledgement within 2 weeks, please call (649) 366 0186 to confirm receipt of your request.

Pitcairn Island Office Admin will acknowledge your request and carry out initial checks. If your application appears to be non-credible at this point in time, it will be deleted.

Once you have submitted your application, you will be contacted by the Pitcairn Island Office (PIO). PIO will inform you how to pay the fee, ask for any additional documentation needed, and ask you to complete any sections of the form you missed. Before your application can be considered, you must pay the fee.

Your request will then be considered by the Island Immigration Officer and the Pitcairn Island Council. The Council will make a recommendation to the Office of the Governor.

Following these discussions, you will be advised of one of the following:

• Your application has moved on to the next step
• Your application has been delayed – you will be told the reason and any requirements you need to meet in order to make progress.
• Your application has been refused – you will be told the reason for this.

If your application proceeds to the next step, further information may be requested, including proof of funding and (if applicable) the income of your sponsor. You should send this to the Pitcairn Island Office at admin@pitcairn.gov.pn. You will be invited to an interview with the Deputy Governor based in Auckland. This can be done in person, by Skype, or by phone.

After your interview, the Governor will make a final decision on your application. You will be informed in writing of the outcome of your request. This is either going to be:

• Your application has been successful
• Your application has been delayed. You will be told of any requirements that you need to meet
• Your request has been refused. You're going to be told the reason. The decision of the Governor is final

If your application is successful, you will receive a letter of formal notice from the Governor offering you entry clearance for settlement at Pitcairn. Under the Pitcairn Immigration Control Order, you must arrive at Pitcairn within 12 months of the date of this letter. If this is likely to cause difficulties, you should contact the Immigration Officer at Pitcairn at the earliest opportunity: immigration@pitcairn.gov.pn

The current fee is $500 per person (fee can vary depending on the category of visa, on your country, and nationality). This is non-refundable, regardless of the outcome of the request. Therefore, please make sure that you carefully consider your application before applying and include all relevant information in your form.

NOTE: Pitcairn Island welcomes applicants who wish to move to Pitcairn Island with dependent children under 18 years of age. For further information, please contact the Deputy Governor.

For Professional or Business Reasons in Pitcairn:

• If your visit is for professional or business reasons, you should follow the same procedure for applying for a visa, but the conditions for any visit to the island will be set out in paragraph 8 of Part III of the Immigration Control Ordinance 2014.

For Work Visa in Pitcairn:

• If you have not been granted a settlement visa and are not a permanent resident of Pitcairn, you must obtain written permission from the Island Council prior to your employment or business in Pitcairn.
• For more information, please check this website

For a Spouse or Dependent Child:

• If you are a spouse or dependent child of a resident of Pitcairn or you wish to join other family members settled or residing there, you may be eligible for settlement. If you do not have any family ties but meet the criteria set out in paragraph 12(3) of the Immigration Control Order 2014, you may also apply for a settlement.
• For more information, please check this website