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The Government Of The Pitcairn Islands
About The Pitcairn Islands
The Pitcairn Islands group is a British Overseas Territory. It comprises the islands of Pitcairn, Henderson, Ducie and Oeno. Pitcairn, the only inhabited island, is a small volcanic outcrop situated in the South Pacific at latitude 25.04 south and longitude 130.06 west. It is roughly 2170km (1350 miles) east south-east of Tahiti and just over 6600km (4100 miles) from Panama. The Islands' administrative headquarters are situated in Auckland New Zealand, 5310km (3300 miles) away.
With a population of only around fifty, the people of Pitcairn are descended from the mutineers of HMAV Bounty and their Tahitian companions. Pitcairn Island is approximately 3.2km (2 miles) long and 1.6km (1 mile) wide with the capital Adamstown located above Bounty Bay and accessed by the aptly named road, "The Hill of Difficulty".
LATEST PITCAIRN NEWS
Pitcairn Islands recognised as global sanctuary for endangered sharks
Pitcairn’s waters are now globally recognized as sanctuaries for endangered sharks. Henderson and Ducie islands, designated as ISRAs by the IUCN, protect species like grey reef and critically endangered whitetip reef sharks.
Media Visit Requests
Individuals or organizations seeking to visit the Pitcairn Islands for media-related purposes — including journalism, documentary filming, or other commercial productions — must first submit a Media Visit Request Letter addressed to the Mayor and Island Council.
The Media Visit Request letter must include the following details:
A company profile or independent credentials, including relevant links to past productions or publications
A brief synopsis outlining the purpose of the visit and intended topics of research or filming
Full names and roles of all visiting personnel
Proposed dates of travel and duration of stay
Intended release or publication dates
Details of any planned interviews or research activities on the island
Any other relevant information that may assist the Island Council and community in understanding the nature and intent of the visit
Media Visit Request Letters must be submitted, via email to: isec@pitcairn.gov.pn
Once the Media Visit Request is approved by the Island Council, applicants must then complete a Business Visa Application with the Pitcairn Island Immigration Officer.
Submit visa applications to: Immigration@pitcairn.gov.pn A non-refundable visa fee of NZD $300 per person applies.
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