Saint HelenaChristmas Island: eTA

Saint HelenaChristmas Island

Do Saint Helena passport holders need a visa for Christmas Island?

eTA

Saint Helena passport holders need an approved electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before travelling to Christmas Island, but no embassy visa.

An electronic travel authorisation must be approved online before departure. No embassy visit.

Source: legislation.gov.au (checked September 4, 2026).

RequirementeTA

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-19

Visa-free access to Christmas Island83 of 243 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Australia passport holders visiting Saint Helena: Visa-free.

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Frequently asked questions

Do Saint Helena passport holders need a visa for Christmas Island?

Saint Helena passport holders need an approved electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before travelling to Christmas Island, but no embassy visa.

What currency is used in Christmas Island?

Australian dollar (AUD).

How many countries can enter Christmas Island without a visa?

83 of the 243 nationalities this site tracks can enter Christmas Island visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Saint Helena

Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha is a British Overseas Territory located in the South Atlantic and consisting of the island of Saint Helena, Ascension Island, and the archipelago of Tristan da Cunha. Its name was Saint Helena and Dependencies until 1 September 2009, when a new constitution came into force, giving the three islands equal status as three territories, with a grouping under the Crown.

RegionWestern Africa

Area394 km²

CurrencyPound sterling, Saint Helena pound (1 USD ≈ 0.75 GBP)

LanguagesEnglish

Calling code+290, +247

Drives on theleft

Emergency number999

Climate in Saint Helena

Warmest March, coolest October, driest December, sunniest January. Best time to visit: January, March, May.

Monthly climate normals for Saint Helena, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	19.3°C	18.3°C	18mm	384h
February	20.1°C	18.8°C	30mm	342h
March	20.6°C	19.3°C	20mm	355h
April	20.2°C	18.9°C	34mm	319h
May	19.4°C	18.2°C	19mm	330h
June	18°C	16.6°C	27mm	306h
July	16.9°C	15.7°C	18mm	330h
August	16.1°C	14.8°C	30mm	299h
September	15.4°C	14.4°C	24mm	299h
October	15.3°C	14.4°C	16mm	324h
November	15.7°C	14.8°C	20mm	340h
December	16.6°C	15.6°C	14mm	377h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha is a British overseas territory consisting of the islands of Saint Helena and Ascension, together with the Tristan da Cunha islands group. These are among the world's most isolated islands and separated from each other by many hundreds of miles.

Upcoming public holidays

November 20, 2026King's Birthday

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

December 26, 2026Boxing Day

Full source list on About.

About Christmas Island

Christmas Island, officially the Territory of Christmas Island, is an Australian external territory in the Indian Ocean comprising the island of the same name. It is about 350 kilometres south of Java and Sumatra and about 1,550 km north-west of the closest point on the Australian mainland. It has an area of 135 square kilometres (52 sq mi). Christmas Island's geographic isolation and history of minimal human disturbance has led to a high level of endemism among its flora and fauna, which is of interest to scientists and naturalists. The territory derives its name from its discovery on Christmas Day 1643 by Captain William Mynors.

RegionAustralia and New Zealand

Area135 km²

CurrencyAustralian dollar (1 USD ≈ 1.44 AUD)

LanguagesEnglish

Calling code+61

Drives on theleft

Climate in Christmas Island

Warmest April, coolest August, driest September, sunniest August. Best time to visit: April, June, July, August, September, October, November.

Monthly climate normals for Christmas Island, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	26.6°C	25.1°C	125mm	334h
February	26.8°C	25.1°C	151mm	326h
March	26.8°C	25°C	259mm	317h
April	27.3°C	25.5°C	110mm	335h
May	26.7°C	25.2°C	189mm	278h
June	25.7°C	24.6°C	42mm	330h
July	25.2°C	24°C	34mm	344h
August	24.5°C	23.5°C	40mm	357h
September	24.7°C	23.8°C	18mm	353h
October	24.7°C	23.6°C	64mm	350h
November	25.7°C	24.6°C	25mm	355h
December	25.3°C	24°C	351mm	308h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Christmas Island is one of the islands of the Indian Ocean in Southeast Asia. It is south of Indonesia and some 1,550 km northwest of Australia, of which it is a territory. It was home to about 1,800 people in 2016, a mix of Straits Chinese, Malay, Australian and other ethnic groups.

Upcoming public holidays

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

December 26, 2026Boxing Day

January 1, 2027New Year's Day

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