If you are travelling on a United Arab Emirates passport, Saint Helena is reachable with an online eVisa instead of an embassy appointment. Emirati travellers can complete the whole Saint Helena application from home and receive the approval by email.
Online eVisa
Available
Government fee
start at US$87.00
Processing
10 working days
Permitted stay
30 days
Saint Helena grants online eligibility to UAE citizens across 2 visa options such as Saint Helena Evisa (Single Entry for 183 days), Saint Helena Evisa (Multiple Entries for 183 days). Saint Helena currently supports Single Entry or Multiple Entries, with a permitted stay of 30 days. Government fees start at US$87.00. Standard processing is typically 10 working days, with faster options around 5 working days.
Single Entry for 183 days
Duration
30 days
Processing
10 working days
Validity
183 days
Gov. fee
$87.00
UAE passports are strong, but destinations can still require an eVisa and a validity buffer beyond your stay — confirm both before booking. Fees are billed in US dollars, so Emirati applicants may see an AED conversion on their card. The most common avoidable mistake for UAE citizens: assuming the UAE passport’s wide access removes the eVisa step — some destinations still require it.
Visa rules can change. Confirm details with official Saint Helena immigration authorities close to your travel date.
United eVisa Editorial Team
Visa research & content review
The United eVisa Editorial Team compiles visa requirements, government fees, and processing details from official immigration sources and our destination database, then reviews each page for accuracy and updates it as rules change.