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Ascension Island (British Overseas Territory)

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Last reviewed: 28 July 2009

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Status: British Overseas Territory, Dependency of St Helena
Area: 90 sq km
Population: 1,000
Capital City: Georgetown
Languages: English
Religion: Christian
Currency: St Helena/Ascension Pound
Governor: Andrew Gurr (resides in St Helena)
Administrator: Ross Denny

DID YOU KNOW

With effect from 1 December 2006, the sale of commercial air tickets from the UK to Ascension Island and from Ascension Island to the UK on the MOD South Atlantic Charter is being offered exclusively 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.ascention-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 Governent 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.

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Ascension Island, Georgetown, The Administrator's Office

Address:

The Administrator's Office
Georgetown
Ascension Island
South Atlantic Ocean

Telephone:

(00) 247 7000

Fax:

247 6152

Email: aigenquiries@ascension.gov.ac

Office hours:

GMT:
Mon-Fri: 0800-1230 and 1330-1630 (to 1600 on Fridays)

Website: http://www.ascension-island.gov.ac