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Ascension Island (British Overseas Territory)
Last reviewed: 10 June 2011

Country information

Status: Part of the British Overseas Territory of St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
Area: 90 sq km
Population: 880
Capital City: Georgetown
Languages: English
Religion: Christian
Currency: St Helena/Ascension Pound
Governor: Andrew Gurr (resides in St Helena)

DID YOU KNOW

The sale of commercial air tickets between the UK and Ascension Island on the MOD South Atlantic Charter is  offered by the Ascension Island Travel Agency (AITA), a department of the Ascension Island Government.

The Ascension Island Travel Agency, AITA, is located at the AIG Shipping Office in Georgetown and is the primary contact for enquiries. Bookings can be made in person, or by telephone + 00 247 6244, Fax + 00 247 6827, or through a specially designed website, from: www.ascension-flights.com

Enquiries can be made by contact: jolene.sim@ascension.gov.ac
 
Please note that all visitors to Ascension Island require entry approval prior to travel. All visitors must complete and return the "Ascension Island Entry Permit" prior to travelling. The form can  be downloaded from the Ascension Island Government website at www.ascension-island.gov.ac and should be faxed back to +(247) 6152. Please apply at least 28 days in advance of your proposed visit.

All visitors should read the Entry Permit Guidance Notes before completing their application form.

The Ascension Island entry permit is the equivalent of a travel Visa. If you do not have pre approved entry permission you will most likely not receive permission to travel. This applies to all visitors who intend to clear passport control, including those who are transferring from ship to plane and vice versa.

Country information

Travel Advice

Travel Advice: Ascension Island

Useful links

• Fiscal and Economic Report on Ascension Island (March 2000)
• Administrator's Office, Ascension Island

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