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Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha Saint Helena - Asylum and Recognised Refugee Status

9 facts quoted from the official source

For an adult or unaccompanied minor physically in Saint Helena who seeks recognition under the Refugee Convention, normally within seven days of arrival.

Route type
Humanitarian protection
Can bring
children
from the official record
Requirements
7
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

7 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Dependent-family rightsThe applicant must be at least eighteen or be an unaccompanied minor.
  • Eligibility summaryA person is eligible to apply for asylum if the person is in St Helena and is at least 18 years of age or an unaccompanied minor.
  • Ground for protectionThe claim seeks recognition as a refugee under the Refugee Convention.
  • Prior recognised protection statusA recognised refugee receives a Long-Term Entry Permit for five years.
  • Where and how to applyAn asylum request should normally be made within seven days of arrival, with a later claim possible for good cause.
  • Where the applicant must beThe applicant must be in Saint Helena.
  • Work rightsA recognised refugee has the right to work for any employer in Saint Helena.
Also stated by the source
  • Official source basisA person is eligible to apply for asylum if the person is in St Helena and is at least 18 years of age or an unaccompanied minor.
  • Report summaryA person is eligible to apply for asylum if the person is in St Helena and is at least 18 years of age or an unaccompanied minor.
Family

Who you can bring

children
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha?
The official source states: For an adult or unaccompanied minor physically in Saint Helena who seeks recognition under the Refugee Convention, normally within seven days of arrival.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: children.

Every answer is quoted from the official sainthelena.gov.sh page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 9 points against the official source; 9 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

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Fees, validity and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source sainthelena.gov.shLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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