Okay, so, I wanted to get an ID card from the Pitcairn Islands, because, why not? It’s this tiny, remote place in the middle of the Pacific, and I thought it would be a cool little thing to have. I mean, how many people do you know with a Pitcairn Islands ID?
First thing I did was look around online. I didn’t find anything specific about how to get an ID card, but I did find some general information about the islands. They’re a British Overseas Territory, which I guess is important.
Next, I found an email address for the Pitcairn Islands government office. I figured, might as well go straight to the source, right? So, I sent them an email. I just asked if it was possible to get an ID card and what I needed to do.

It took a few days, but I actually got a reply! They said it is possible to get an ID card, even if you don’t live there. They sent me an application form. It was a pretty standard form. You know, name, date of birth, that kind of stuff. There was also a section about why you wanted an ID card, which I thought was kind of funny. I just wrote that I was interested in the islands and wanted a keepsake.
I also had to send a copy of my passport and two passport-sized photos. I printed out the form, filled it in, and scanned it. Got my passport photos and a copy of it, scanned it all together and I put everything together in an email and sent it back to them.
Then, the waiting began. They said it could take a few weeks for the application to be processed. I guess when you’re on a tiny island in the middle of nowhere, things move a bit slower.
About a month later, I got another email. My application was approved! They sent me the payment process and how much it cost. I remember it wasn’t very much, just a small fee for the card and shipping.
Another few weeks went by, and then one day, a package arrived. And there it was, my very own Pitcairn Islands ID card! It’s got my picture, my name, and a little map of the islands. It’s definitely a unique addition to my collection of travel mementos.
Here are the steps if you want to try it too:
- Find the contact information for the Pitcairn Islands government.
- Send an email asking about getting an ID card.
- Fill out the application form they send you.
- Gather a copy of your passport and two passport photos.
- Send the completed form and documents back to them.
- Wait for your application to be processed.
- Pay the fee if your application is approved.
- Wait for your ID card to arrive in the mail.
Honestly, it was a pretty fun little project. It’s not every day you get to interact with a government office on a tiny island thousands of miles away. And now I have a cool little piece of Pitcairn Islands history to show for it.