Short-Term Visitor Visa (14 Days or Less)
On-arrival visa for same-vessel visits of 14 days or less with no advance application.
Who fits: Tourists and cruise visitors arriving at and departing Pitcairn on the same vessel for 14 days or less, without taking work.
No fixed minimum published; show sufficient funds genuinely available for maintenance and accommodation for the stay (taking prepaid accommodation into account), or a written sponsorship undertaking. Evidence includes cash, cards, an accessible bank statement, or an employer letter for business travel.
Gov fees: NIL application fee; landing NZ$100 (18+) / NZ$50 (5-17) / NIL (under 5) per island per passenger; passport stamp NZ$20 if not going ashore; cruise/charter head levy NZ$2 per passenger; extension of short-term visa NZ$150. — Per the Fees Notice as of 2 June 2026. Landing fees apply regardless of visa category. The Governor may waive or reduce fees. Confirm locally before paying.
Documents
- Valid travel document/passport valid for the stay with blank pages for stamps
- Combined immigration and biosecurity declaration form completed on arrival (given out on arrival)
- Evidence of same-vessel onward departure (ticket or carrier confirmation)
- Proof of maintenance and accommodation without recourse to public funds (pre-paid accommodation or host details)
- Adequate travel and medical insurance valid for the stay, covering medical treatment, emergency medical evacuation and repatriation of remains (Visit Pitcairn advises at least US$500,000 medical-evacuation cover)
- Financial-capacity evidence: cash, credit/debit cards with sufficient credit, bank statement for an account accessible on Pitcairn, or written sponsorship undertaking for maintenance and accommodation
- Landing-fee payment: NZ$100 per island (18+), NZ$50 (over 5 and under 18), NIL (under 5)
FAQ
Do I need to apply before sailing for a short visit?
No. Short-term visitor applications are made to an immigration officer on arrival via the combined declaration form. Advance applications can also be made via the Chief Immigration Officer contact form, which is recommended if any character, immigration-history or health answer is Yes.
Can I work on a short-term visitor visa?
No. Every short-term visa conditions the holder not to engage in work or business unless granted a work permit under s 9(1)(d) of the Immigration Control Ordinance 2006.
Can a short-term visa be extended?
Yes. The Fees Notice provides an extension of short-term visitor visa for NZ$150. Apply before the visa expires and confirm the process with Pitcairn immigration.