Alright, so the other day I was thinking, “What’s the most random thing I can do?” And then it hit me – let’s get an ID card from the Pitcairn Islands. I mean, why not, right? It’s one of the most isolated places on Earth!
First things first, I had to figure out where this place even was. Turns out, it’s smack-dab in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. A tiny little island with, like, 50 people living there. Crazy, huh?
So, I went online and started digging. Found out that to even consider getting an ID, I’d need a visa first. That’s where things got interesting. The visa application process seemed pretty straightforward. I found this form online that I could fill out. It only took, like, five minutes. Boom, done.

But here’s the kicker – to get there, you gotta hop on this boat called the MV Silver Supporter. You catch a ferry from the airport to some village in the Gambier Islands, and then the boat’s crew picks you up. It’s a 32-hour ride to Pitcairn from there. And guess what? I found out that the fee is 150 bucks, and it’s non-refundable. I thought, “Well, that’s a bit steep, but okay.”
I sent my application to this email address I found: admin@*. The instructions said to call them if I didn’t hear back in two weeks. Luckily, I got a reply pretty quick, so that was a relief.
Now, I haven’t actually gone through with the whole thing yet, but I did find out some other tidbits. Like, they do have internet there, but it’s probably slow as molasses. And apparently, if you stay with someone on the island, you can use their Wi-Fi, but it might cost you extra.
Oh, and another fun fact: the closest inhabited place to Pitcairn is this island called Mangareva, which is, like, 688 kilometers away. And Easter Island? That’s even further! This place is seriously in the middle of nowhere.
So, here’s how it went down:
- Decided I wanted a Pitcairn Islands ID card, just because.
- Found the visa application online, filled it out – easy peasy.
- Discovered the whole boat situation with the MV Silver Supporter.
- Sent my application and got a confirmation.
- Learned about the internet situation and how remote the place really is.
I’m still on the fence about actually going through with it, but hey, it’s been a fun little adventure so far. Who knows, maybe one day I’ll be chilling on Pitcairn with my shiny new ID card. Wouldn’t that be a story?