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Sint-Helena: wat je moet weten voor vertrek

Het belangrijkste

  • Island-specific scope: St Helena; Ascension and Tristan have separate entry arrangements.
  • An entry permit and medical-evacuation insurance are required even for visa-exempt visitors.
  • Bank cards are not universally accepted; plan cash access.

Inreis en visa

British citizen passport: St Helena Island: British visitors need an entry permit, normally obtained on arrival for up to 183 days. Bring accommodation, onward-travel evidence, funds and medical-evacuation insurance. Ascension and Tristan require separate arrangements. Check the linked immigration guidance for other nationalities and purposes.

Geldigheid paspoort: St Helena authority requires validity for 6 months beyond the expiry of the entry permit.

Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: gov.uk ↗, sainthelena.gov.sh ↗, evisa.sainthelena.gov.sh ↗

Geld

Vooral contant geld. Kaarten worden zelden geaccepteerd.

Apple Pay — geen gegevens · Google Pay — geen gegevens

  • St Helena pounds and British pounds are interchangeable on St Helena Island. Cards are not universally accepted; arrange cash and bank access before travel.

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Regels en verboden

Verboden

  • Drinking alcohol in public in the Jamestown area of St Helena.

Wetten die reizigers onbewust overtreden

  • Check customs restrictions before bringing medicines, drones or wildlife products.

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Cultuur en kleding

Religie: Respect local religious traditions; ask before entering places of worship.

Kleding: Ask your hosts about appropriate clothing for community visits and religious sites.

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Klimaat

St Helena Island has a subtropical climate moderated by trade winds; hottest months are January–March and coolest June–September. Rainy windows are late March–early May and July–September.

Per maand
  • januari: Jan: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • februari: Feb: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • maart: Mar: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • april: Apr: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • mei: May: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • juni: Jun: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • juli: Jul: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • augustus: Aug: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • september: Sep: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • oktober: Oct: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • november: Nov: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • december: Dec: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.

Beste seizoen: Choose dates for your route using local forecasts and road-condition advice.

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Wat mee te nemen

  • Copies of travel documents
  • An adapter compatible with your accommodation
  • Medicines with their prescription documents

Praktisch

Stopcontacten: Confirm socket type and supply voltage with your accommodation before packing.

Water: Use a safe drinking-water supply; ask locally before drinking tap water.

Verkeer: links rijden

Verzekering: For St Helena entry, medical insurance must cover evacuation to at least GBP 175,000; confirm the exact policy and onward-island requirements.

Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: sainthelena.gov.sh ↗, sainthelena.gov.sh ↗, sainthelena.gov.sh ↗

Inreisregels veranderen. Controleer vóór de reis de website van de ambassade of immigratiedienst van het land.