1. All visitors to Ascension Island require entry approval prior to travel. All visitors must complete and return the "Ascension Island Entry Permit" prior to traveling. This form may be downloaded here (PDF format, right click and select "Save Target As...") and should be faxed back to +(247) 6152.
   All visitors should read the Entry Permit Guidance Notes BEFORE completing their application form
   The Ascension Island entry permit is the equivalent of a travel Visa.
   If you do not have pre approved entry permission you will most likely not receive permission to travel.
   This applies to all visitors who intend to clear passport control, including those who are transfering from ship to plane and vice versa.
   
   Please submit your entry form at the earliest opportunity to enable immigration procedures to take place prior to the issue of your flight ticket. In normal circumstances please allow a minimum of 28 days.
   Urgent applications should be marked as such and faxed to +(247) 6152.
   
   
   

2. All visitors must be in possession of a full medical insurance policy which covers medical evacuation by air.
   You must have personal medical insurance before traveling.
   If you are employed on Ascension Island your employer might provide medical insurance on your behalf; please make sure before you travel.

3. Immigration Procedure for Yachts

How to get to Ascension Island?

There are two ways:

Either by Air: Via Royal Air Force departing from the United Kingdom or the Falkland Islands (more details below and at: www.ascension-flights.com).

By the Royal Mail Ship "Saint Helena" which cruises between Portland - Tenerife - Ascension Island - St Helena - Walvis bay - Capetown (and occasionally Tristan Da Cunha). It also has a programme of "shuttles" back and forth between St. Helena and Ascension Island. The RMS can carry up to 137 passengers. Full details of the Royal Mail Ship service are available from Andrew Weir Shipping (tel +44 (0)20 7575 6480) or email reservations@aws.co.uk

Flight information to Ascension Island:

From Brize Norton (Oxford) to Ascension Island

Departs at 23.59 hrs - Arrives Ascension Island at 07.30 hrs next day.

From Ascension Island to Brize Norton

Departs at 23.20 hrs - Arrives next day at 08.45 hrs (except Wednesdays)

Wednesdays depart at 06.00 – Arrives same day at 15.25

Notes:
Only 20 seats per flight are allocated to civilians, therefore advance bookings are recommended.
You will require the Administrator's permission for you to travel to the Island.

For full flight details and the ability to book your flight, visit: www.ascension-flights.com

Customs Duties

On 1 April 2002 customs duties were introduced on alcohol, tobacco and petrol/diesel. Arriving passengers may have personal imports duty free up to the following amounts per adult:

200 cigarettes OR 250 gms tobacco

1 litre of spirits

2 litres of wine OR 12 x 340 mls beer

Visitors' accommodation on Ascension Island

Full, comprehensive details of the the accommodation available on Ascension Island is available on the Obsidian Hotel Ascension Island web site.

Alternatively, contact Mr. N J Hobson, Obsidian Group Ltd, Obsidian Hotel, Georgetown, Ascension Island (Tel: (+247) 6246; Fax: (+247) 6356; E-mail: ).

Car hire
There is no public transport system on Ascension. It is usually possible to hire a car from the Obsidian Hotel Ascension Island, for £20 a day.

Fowler's Hire Drive on Ascension Island have 2 cars available for hire
Tel/Fax: + (247) 4442

Taxis:
LP Taxi service can be pre-booked for most journeys, please call: (+247) 4513