Ascension Island
Arrival Requirements/Expectations
Requirements for those arriving on NASA Aircraft
- Everyone must have an approved Entry Permit (ESPO Will Submit the permit you supply)
- Application must be submitted at least 14 days prior to intended arrival date
- Everyone must have tangible proof of medevac insurance (coverage up to $1M USD)
- Entry Permit Fee:
- £25.00 at least 14 days prior to intended arrival date. Paid By ESPO
- £35.00 less than 14 days prior to intended arrival date
- Foreign Visitors Request (for non U.S. citizens) *Submitted by ESPO*
- Must be submitted at least 30 days prior to arrival
- Only valid for 3 months from the date of approval
Lodging
- Base lodging will be prearranged and approved by USAF base commander
- Lodging is then set up by Norma Thomas (base housing coordinator)
- Lodging must be paid for, prior to departure, and is currently $20/night. Only $USD accepted for payment.
- Suggestion - bring $50.00 cash USD
Arrival Scenario
- Everyone gets on a bus that takes them to the USAF processing center
- Everyone receives briefing regarding staying on Ascension. The immigration officer (Acting Inspector Mr. Clarence Roberts and/or Lisa Bailey) should be at the briefing to process everyone.
- Everyone can go to his or her assigned room. The keys should probably be in the dresser drawers in each room.
Mess Hall
- Breakfast ($4), lunch ($6) and dinner ($8) available on a schedule. Only $USD accepted for payment. There is an ATM on the island now but don't rely on it.
- Food at other times available at the Volcano Club.
Rental Cars
- ESPO will not obtaining Rental Cars.
Transportation to/from airfield/barracks
- Expect to walk approximately 1 mile each way.