Foreign travel advice

Falkland Islands

Important COVID-19 travel guidance

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office currently advises British nationals against all but essential international travel. Travel to some countries and territories is currently exempted.

This advice is being kept under constant review. Travel disruption is still possible and national control measures may be brought in with little notice, so check our travel guidance.

Summary

• Still current at: 8 October 2020
• Updated: 28 July 2020
• Latest update:

  Update to information on self isolation on arrival, suspension of LATAM flights from Chile and Brazil and departure tax ('Summary', 'Safety and security' and 'Entry requirements' pages)

From 24 July, Falkland Islands is exempt from the FCDO advice against all non-essential international travel. This is based on the current assessment of COVID-19 risks.

Travel to the Falkland Islands is subject to entry restrictions

• Any entrants into the Falkland Islands are expected to self-isolate for a period of 14 days after arrival.

See Entry requirements for more information before you plan to travel.

Preparing for your return journey to the UK

If you’re returning to the UK from overseas, you will need to:

• provide your journey and contact details before you travel
• check if you need to self-isolate on your return

Check our advice on foreign travel during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and sign up for email alerts for this travel advice.

If you’re planning travel to the Falkland Islands, find out what you need to know about coronavirus there in the Coronavirus section.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, it is more important than ever to get travel insurance and check it provides sufficient cover. According to Falkland Islands Government regulations, you must take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance. See the FCDO’s guidance on foreign travel insurance.

Any British nationals who are stranded in the Falkland Islands and unable to return to the UK please contact Government House at the following email address: ghouse@sec.gov.fk

The Falklands Islands are a British Overseas Territory. The Governor of the Falklands provides formal British diplomatic representation on the Islands and the local authorities deal with requests for consular assistance in conjunction with the Governor’s office.

Most visits to the Falkland Islands are trouble-free and there is little crime or disorder.

Although there’s no recent history of terrorism in the Falkland Islands, attacks can’t be ruled out. See Terrorism

You can contact the emergency services by calling 999.