You do not need a visa for Saint Helena if you have a Cocos Islander passport

No visa needed

Cocos Islander citizens can enter Saint Helena without applying for a visa in advance. Check your passport validity and any onward-travel requirements before you fly.

Visa-free

Frequently asked questions

Do Cocos Islander citizens need a visa for Saint Helena?

No. Cocos Islander citizens can enter Saint Helena without applying for a visa in advance.

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What Saint Helena may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond stay
Confirmed accommodation booking required
Return flight ticket mandatory for all visitors
Proof of sufficient funds for entire stay
Comprehensive travel insurance required
Entry permit approval before travel

Entry requirements for Cocos Islander travellers

These rules apply specifically to Cocos Islander passport holders entering Saint Helena as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

Not required
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for
Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha.
Last checked 2026-08-07
Not required
Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha.
Last checked 2026-08-07