Visitors planning to land and stay in the Islands must first obtain from the office of the Commissioner for Pitcairn Island a licence to land and reside there. Licences, for which a fee is payable, are valid for six months but may be renewed for further similar periods by the Governor. (Applications available from the office of the Commissioner for Pitcairn Island) `Permanent resident` status is normally granted only to British subjects after seven years` continuous residence on the island
Pitcairn Island Government web page
