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Pitcairn Family Settlement Visa

Pitcairn Islands Residency
Pathway overview

At a glance

Pitcairn’s two-year settlement visa allows people with a close family member lawfully living on the island to seek approval to settle permanently.

Basis
Close family lawfully resident on Pitcairn
Prior stay
At least three months in the previous year, unless waived
Support and checks
Funds or sponsorship and the required health, character, and insurance records

Summary

Eligible close relatives of lawful Pitcairn residents can seek family settlement to make a permanent home on the island. The applicant normally needs at least three months of lawful local residence in the previous year, or an approved waiver from the Governor. A future visit plan cannot replace that evidence.

The two-year settlement visa is an intermediate permission, with support, health, character and insurance requirements. It is not immediate permanent residence. Confirm the work conditions on the actual settlement approval before accepting employment.

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Eligibility

Establish the qualifying close family relationship and intention to settle permanently. Supply the prior-residence or waiver evidence, funds or sponsorship, and health, character, and insurance records.

From eligibility to the application
  1. Check the qualifying basis Confirm the qualifying family basis and discuss the initial stay with Immigration.
  2. Prepare the application Complete at least three months of lawful residence in the preceding year, unless the Governor waives it, and collect the supporting records.
  3. Complete the required process Apply for settlement; follow the issued conditions and separately check later permanent-residence eligibility.

The responsible authority checks the evidence and decides the application.

What This Route Allows

A two-year settlement visa if approved. Permanent residence requires a later application and its own residence and absence conditions.

What This Route Is Not

This is not immediate permanent residence, citizenship, or approval simply for expressing interest. A long-term visitor visa does not authorize work. Ask Immigration to confirm work conditions on the settlement permission.

Next Steps

  1. Confirm the qualifying family basis and discuss the initial stay with Immigration.
  2. Complete at least three months of lawful residence in the preceding year, unless the Governor waives it, and collect the supporting records.
  3. Apply for settlement; follow the issued conditions and separately check later permanent-residence eligibility.

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