BIO-SECURITY/QUARANTINE & WASTE MANAGEMENT

The following rules apply to all visiting vessels to the Pitcairn Islands:

•  All Honey and all bee products, including bees wax products, are prohibited and may not be landed on any of the Pitcairn Islands.
• No foreign flora or fauna may be introduced to any of the Pitcairn Islands.
• No flora and fauna on any of the Pitcairn Islands may be disturbed, damaged, destroyed or removed.
• The disposal of refuse or sewage is prohibited.
• All rubbish, including food waste and wrapping is to be removed from the outer islands prior to departure i.e. no evidence of a visit should remain.
• Passengers bringing any fruit or seeds ashore may be inspected by bio-security.
• Most public toilets on Pitcairn Island are biodegradable long-drops.
• All visitors should observe good personal hygiene and remember to wash hands or use hand sanitizer.

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COVID-19

• Pitcairn Island opened to all vessels 31 March, 2022.

Contacts:

• Pitcairn Police & Immigration: immigration@pitcairn.gov.pn
  Pitcairn Doctor: doctor@pitcairn.gov.pn
  Pitcairn Mayor, also the Harbormaster: mayor@pitcairn.gov.pn
  Pitcairn Island Office: admin@pitcairn.gov.pn
  Pitcairn Island Administrator: administrator@pitcairn.gov.pn

Resources:

https://www.visitpitcairn.pn

History:

• Mid-March 2020 the Island Council placed a ban on all shipping until further notice.
• As the Coronavirus pandemic continues to surge around the globe, the Government of the remote Pitcairn Islands has maintained a judicious and cautious approach to its border control in order to protect its approximately 50 inhabitants. Moving forward, the Pitcairn government is intent on keeping the island healthy, safe, and one of the few COVID-free territories in the world.
• 31 March 2022 Pitcairn opened to all vessels with vaccinated crew.
• October 2022 proof of vaccination was no longer required.

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Last updated:  January 2023

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