Alright, so, I had to get a visa for St. Helena the other day. It is a kinda remote island, and I wasn’t sure how to go about it. Good thing is that they have an online visa, so I didn’t have to go to an embassy, and I decided to give it a shot.
First, I looked up what the deal was with this E-visa. Turns out it is only for folks who wanna stay there for 183 days or less. If you are planning a longer trip, this ain’t gonna work for you.
Starting the application
I started filling out the online form. It was pretty basic, you know, just asking for personal details and all that stuff.
- Filled out the application: I just typed in my info into the online form, nothing complicated.
Uploading Documents
After that, I had to upload some documents. I do not have the specific list of documents, but it probably included my passport scan and maybe a photo.
- Uploaded the required docs: I scanned my passport and a photo.
Waiting for the result
I hit submit and then had to wait. It did not take too long, a few days, maybe. They said that approved eVisas are electronically linked to your something. I guess it’s all digital these days. I learned something about Section 16A of the Immigration Ordinance, but it was boring.
- Waiting for approval: Just a waiting game, but it was not too long.
Got my visa
Finally, I got an email saying my visa was approved. I printed it out, just in case. I hear that U.S. citizens can get a visitor pass on arrival, but they need to show return tickets and enough money to support themselves.
- Visa approved: Got the email, printed the visa, and I was good to go.
So that is how it went. Applying for the St. Helena eVisa was not a big deal at all. It is all done online. Just fill out the form, upload your stuff, wait a bit, and boom, you are set. Just remember, this is only good for trips up to 183 days, not for moving there or anything like that.
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