(a) An Overseas Territory of a country is deemed to be part of that country when negotiating visa exemption. (b) All nationals (including non-visa nationals) must obtain a visitors permit, normally valid for four weeks. An extension of up to 12 months may be granted by applying to the Immigration Office on arrival and providing proof of sufficient funds and accommodation during stay. A visitors permit is issued after completing a visitors form and requires proof of return tickets, sufficient funds and accommodation. Visitors permits can be obtained from the Falkland Islands Government Office in London (see Passport/Visa Information), the nearest British Consulate (or Consular section at the Embassy) or, on arrival, at the Falkland Islands Immigration Office (see Passport/Visa Information).

Passport valid for a minimum of three months beyond departure required by all.

Required by all except the following for stays of up to four months:
(a) nationals of countries mentioned in the chart above;
(b) nationals of Andorra, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Hong Kong (SAR), Iceland, Israel, Korea (Rep), Liechtenstein, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, San Marino, South Africa, Switzerland, Uruguay and Vatican City.

One type of visa is issued for all types of travel. The cost is £20.
Note: All persons leaving the Falkland Islands by air are charged an Embarkation Tax of £20.

Valid for the time the applicant wishes to stay in the country. Three years is the maximum.

Falkland Islands Government Office (see Passport/Visa Information), the nearest British Consulate (or Consular section at the Embassy) or the Falkland Islands Immigration Office.

(a) Application form. (b) Passport valid beyond the expiry of the visa. (c) Two passport-size photographs. (d) Proof of sufficient funds for the duration of stay, accommodation booking and onward/return tickets. (e) Fee.

Five working days. Two to four weeks for applicants applying by post. It is advisable, however, to apply in plenty of time.

Falkland Islands Immigration Office
3 H Jones Road, Stanley, FIQQ 1ZZ, Falkland Islands
Tel: 27340.
Website: www.falklands.gov.fk

Falkland Islands Government Office
(Incorporating the Falkland Islands Development Corporation and the Falkland Islands Tourist Board)
Falkland House, 14 Broadway, London SW1H 0BH, UK
Tel: (020) 7222 2542.
Website: www.falklandislands.com
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0900-1730.
The Falkland Islands Government Office issues visas and visitor forms, helps to promote trade and investment in the Islands, offers RAF flight bookings to the Islands, assists immigrants and promotes the Falkland Islands’ interests in all respects.