Pitcairn Island
Entry requirements
This advice reflects the UK government’s understanding of current rules for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK, for the most common types of travel.
The authorities on Pitcairn Island set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Pitcairn Islands government.
The Pitcairn Islands group is made up of the islands of Pitcairn, Henderson, Ducie and Oeno. Pitcairn is the only inhabited island.
COVID-19 rules
There are no COVID-19 testing or vaccination requirements for travellers entering Pitcairn Island. However, to travel on the Silver Supporter supply ship from New Zealand, you must be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Passport validity requirements
Your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay on Pitcairn Island and have blank pages for stamps.
Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.
You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.
Visa requirements
You can visit Pitcairn Island for up to 14 days without a visa if you plan to arrive and depart on the same ship.
You must fill in a landing card on arrival.
Applying for a visa
To stay on Pitcairn Island for more than 14 days, you must contact the immigration officer for entry clearance before making any travel plans.
See more information on visas on the official Pitcairn Island tourism website.
Travelling with children
If you want to visit Pitcairn Island for more than 14 days with children aged 15 and under, you must contact Pitcairn Island Immigration before making any travel plans. You must complete an entry clearance application for any child wishing to visit the island.
FCDO does not allow its staff or contracted staff based on Pitcairn to be accompanied by their children due to limited medical facilities.
Vaccine requirements
To enter Pitcairn Island, you must have a certificate to prove you’ve had a yellow fever vaccination if you’re coming from a country listed as a transmission risk.
For full details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see TravelHealthPro’s Pitcairn Islands guide.
Customs rules
There are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of Pitcairn Island. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.
It is illegal to import:
- alcohol without a licence
- honey, or used products related to honey production
There are strict controls on plant and animal product imports. Travellers with pets should get advice before travelling.
For more information contact the Pitcairn Islands government.