Information For Visitors
It is possible to visit Ascension Island. If you would like to do so you will need to apply for permission, in the form of an entry permit (see below). And you must have comprehensive travel and medical insurance. Facilities for visitors are limited but there are plenty of outdoor activities, a safe environment and great climate!
Whether you are planning to travel to Ascension Island for business or pleasure to enquire about a booking please visit the relevant website below:
www.ascension-flights.com
www.rms-st-helena.com
Information for Yachtsmen
Information for Aviators
Unless you are in an exempt category (e.g., active members of Her Majesty’s Armed Forces , USAF military contract personnel etc) and you wish to travel to Ascension for any purpose you must obtain a valid Entry Permit in advance and produce this to the Immigration Officer on arrival. Failure to do so is an offence under the Entry Control (Ascension) Ordinance and may result in a fine, and/or imprisonment. You may also be refused permission to land and be required to leave on the aircraft or vessel that you arrived on.
It is also a condition of the Entry Permit that you have obtained adequate travel and medical insurance to cover your stay including the possibility of air evacuation, which can be very expensive. You should be prepared to show this to the Immigration Officer on arrival.
Applications for Entry Permits should be made well in advance, preferably at least 28 days before your intended travel, except in case of genuine emergency. Note that flight bookings need to be confirmed before the 14 day cut-off point before a flight. This is a Ministry of Defence requirement. Bookings cannot be confirmed until you have been issued with an Entry Permit. It is therefore important that you do not leave it until close to the 14 day cut-off point to apply for your Entry Permit as this risks losing the flight booking and not being able to travel.
The new Entry Permit Application forms which come into effect from 1 October 2011 are available below or from www.ascension-flights.com and should be returned to Fax No (+247) 6152 or Email: aigenquiries@ascension.gov.ac
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Entry Permit Application Guidance
Entry Permit Application for Employment
Entry Permit Application for Accompanying Employment Dependants
Entry Permit Application for Transit
Entry Permit Application for Tourist