Getting to Kigali from Saint Helena
Measured in a straight line, it is about 4,215 km from Jamestown to Kigali. The clock in Jamestown is two hours behind Kigali's.
From Saint Helena, most travellers connect through Nairobi (Kenya Airways), Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines) or Cairo (EgyptAir); your concierge plans the connection.
Saint Helena's international airport is Saint Helena International Airport (HLE).
Entry for citizens of Saint Helena
Citizens of every country can get a visa on arrival at Kigali International Airport and at all land borders, or apply online before travelling. The visa fee does not exceed USD 50 for a single entry or USD 70 for multiple entries. We link the official immigration page below; Irembo is where online applications are made.
Money and payment
Saint Helena's currency is the St. Helena pound (SHP). Stays are quoted in US dollars, and you can pay in USD, in Rwandan francs, by MTN MoMo or Airtel Money, or in crypto such as USDT or Bitcoin.
Payment details come only from the concierge, after your dates are confirmed.
Cash is also accepted on arrival at the villa, in US dollars or Rwandan francs, with a written receipt from the concierge.