St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
Warnings and insurance
St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha are British Overseas Territories. There are no British Embassies, and the St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha governments will support you if you need emergency assistance.
Hantavirus
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is monitoring an outbreak of Hantavirus being reported in travellers on MV Hondius, which recently visited St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha.
Visitors to any of the 3 islands are advised to seek out the relevant public health advice ahead of travel:
We are supporting the UK’s Overseas Territories in this outbreak and will continue to provide updates as the situation develops.
See more information about health risks in St Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha.
Before you travel
No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to:
- see general advice for women travellers
- read our guide on disability and travel abroad
- see general advice for LGBT+ travellers
- read about safety for solo and independent travel
- see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad
Travel insurance
If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.
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