Tristan da Cunha Organising a Visit

Special Project Proposals

There is an overwhelming international interest in visits to Tristan by journalists, authors, historians, scientists and film makers. Those who intend to carry out Special Projects must declare their intention in writing when seeking project permission. A non-refundable application fee of £500 is charged when you are applying for permission to come to the Island for special projects. The Island Council will evaluate your application on merit and if its approved you will be charged a further once off Special Project Fee as determined by the Council on pro-rata basis per project, depending on duration and number of people.

All film crews, journalists, authors, researchers, historians and scientists on environmental or conservation projects and special projects must pay the Special Project Fees before departing for Tristan da Cunha.

Special Conditions

All visitors involved in the project will be requested to sign a binding contract and comply with specific conditions as laid down by the Island Council, including, but not limited to:

1. Only one film on the Island is allowed per project. If you wish to make more than one film during your visit, each project should have a separate application, proposal and non-refundable application fee of £500
2. Fee payment must be made in advance
3. No intrusion into private lives of Islanders
4. Film, series, documentary, news article or program to be approved by Tristan da Cunha Island Council before release
5. A copy of the film, series, documentary, news article or program is to be retained on Tristan da Cunha.
6. Copies of films should also be sent to the Tristan da Cunha Association for possible screening at their Annual Gatherings in the UK.

These conditions will be in addition to:

• Terms & Conditions for all visitors to Tristan >>

Where applicable, the project must also comply with:

• Special Conditions for Conservation projects >>
• Special Information for the Crews of Visiting Ships and Yachts >>

Apply Now

Special Project Application Form (fillable PDF download) >>

or

Special Project Application Form (fillable online for copy & paste) >>

NB: All Special Project proposal applications with a proof of payment of non-refundable application fee of £500 must be emailed to the Administrator at administrator@tdc-gov.com.

Please pay fees into the Tristan Government bank account using the reference "Special Project" - Account details >>

A Spanish film crew working on Tristan in October 2023 for a series of bank adverts.