§ Sir David MitchellTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs for what reason the Government of St. Helena has refused to renew the immigration permit of the Swedish national, Mr. Mikael Olsson. [21051]
§ Sir Nicholas BonsorI refer my hon. Friend to the reply I gave to the hon. Member for Wrexham (Dr. Marek) on 17 March 1997, column394.
§ Dr. MarekTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, pursuant to his answer of 17 March,Official Report, column 394, what are the rules which govern the length of stay permitted to a visitor on St. Helena; and what guidance has been issued to the immigration officer on the application of these rules, with particular reference to extensions. [21190]
§ Sir Nicholas BonsorThe Immigration Ordinance 1972 controls immigration into St. Helena. The immigration officer is guided by the St. Helena Government's immigration policy, which came into force on 1 July 1993, and permits that genuine visitors other than those who own homes in St. Helena or arrive there by yacht.
will be granted a permit to enter and remain on the Island for a period not exceeding three months. The period may be extended for further periods not exceeding three months up to a total of one year.