You need a visa for Saint Helena if you have an Irish passport

These visas exist for Saint Helena, but they cannot be applied for online with Irish nationality. Tell us about your trip and we will come back with the options and a price.

Visa required

Frequently asked questions

Do Irish citizens need a visa for Saint Helena?

Yes. Irish citizens need a visa for Saint Helena. It is not available online — the application goes through an embassy or consulate.

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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 Irish travellers

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

Required
Mandatory accommodation booking
Travelers must have proof of accommodation booking during their stay in Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha.
UK Embassy for St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha Last checked 2026-08-07
Required
Mandatory proof of minimum funds
Travelers must provide proof of sufficient funds to enter Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha. Please see the source for more details.
UK Embassy for St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha Last checked 2026-08-07
Required
Mandatory proof of return or onward ticket from
Travelers require proof of a ticket showing their entrance and exit from Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha.
UK Embassy for St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha Last checked 2026-08-07
Required
Mandatory travel health insurance
Travelers must have travel health insurance when traveling to Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha. Please see the source for more details.
UK Embassy for St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha Last checked 2026-08-07
Required
Travelers require a passport valid at the time of entry to Tristan da Cunha
Travelers need a valid passport to enter Tristan da Cunha. The traveler's passport must be valid when the traveler arrives in Tristan da Cunha.
UK Embassy for St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha Last checked 2026-08-07
Required
Travelers require a passport valid for at least 6 months after the traveler exits Saint Helena and Ascension Island
Travelers need a valid passport to enter Saint Helena and Ascension Island. The traveler's passport must remain valid for at least 6 months after the traveler departs from Saint Helena and Ascension.
UK Embassy for St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha Last checked 2026-08-07
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