Foreign travel advice

St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha

Warnings and insurance

St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha are British Overseas Territories. There is no British Embassy, and the St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha governments will support you if you need emergency assistance.

Before you travel

No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide and any specific travel advice that applies to you:

Travel insurance

If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.

About FCDO travel advice

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides advice about risks of travel to help British nationals make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice.

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