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Pitcairn Islands

🇵🇳Pitcairn Islands Visa 2026: Entry Requirements

Oceania· Updated 12/09/2026

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Information

Capital

Adamstown

Population

35

Currency

New Zealand dollar (NZD $)

Languages

English, Pitkern

Continent

Oceania

Calling code

+64

Timezone

Pacific/Pitcairn

Area

47 km²

Government

British Overseas Territory

National day

Not applicable (British territory)

Internet domain

.pn

About

The Pitcairn Islands are a British Overseas Territory in the South Pacific, consisting of four volcanic islands. The permanent population is around 35 as of 2023, primarily descendants of HMS Bounty mutineers and Tahitian women. Pitcairn Island is the only inhabited one, with Adamstown as the sole settlement.

Nomad Insurance travel cover (SafetyWing)

Medical cover and repatriation, can be taken out mid-trip.

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Safety

Risk level:Overall low risk level due to extreme isolation and small population, but vigilance required for natural hazards.

Risk areas

Pitcairn Island - Tropical cyclones and landslides

Crime(Low)

  • Maintain standard vigilance despite low crime
  • Avoid isolated situations

Terrorism(Low)

  • Negligible risk due to isolation

Transport

  • Check ship schedules with authorities
  • Allow for delays due to weather

Natural risks(Occasional tropical cyclones (November-March) and landslides)

  • Follow weather alerts
  • Avoid unstable areas

Health(Very limited healthcare system, medical evacuation to New Zealand required)

  • Standard vaccinations for travel in the Pacific
  • Comprehensive medical insurance mandatory

Practical tips

  • Obtain prior entry permission
  • Respect local customs
  • Prepare provisions due to isolation

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Stay connected on landing, with no roaming charges. Requires an eSIM-compatible phone.

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Practical information

Electricity

Voltage240V
Frequency50Hz
Plug typesType I

Emergency numbers

Police999
Ambulance999
Fire department999

Practical information

Driving side

Left

Tap water

unsafe

Tipping

Not customary

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Photos

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Frequently asked questions

Do you need a visa to travel to Pitcairn Islands?▾

The entry regime for Pitcairn Islands is not yet documented nationality by nationality on IziVisas. Check with a consular post before booking.

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Is it dangerous to travel to Pitcairn Islands?▾

The overall risk level is currently rated "Overall low risk level due to extreme isolation and small population, but vigilance required for natural hazards.". See the Safety tab on this page for details by topic (crime, transport, health, areas to avoid) and practical tips.

What currency is used in Pitcairn Islands?▾

The official currency is New Zealand dollar (NZD $).

What is the capital of Pitcairn Islands?▾

The capital of Pitcairn Islands is Adamstown. The main spoken languages are: English, Pitkern.

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