South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
Getting help
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) cannot provide tailored advice for individual trips. Read this travel advice and carry out your own research before deciding whether to travel.
South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands is a British Overseas Territory. It is administered by a commissioner in the Falkland Islands.
In an emergency, the Government Officer can provide basic assistance but they and the Commissioner’s Office cannot issue replacement passports.
Contact your travel provider and insurer
Contact your travel provider and your insurer if you are involved in a serious incident or emergency abroad. They will tell you if they can help and what you need to do.
Refunds and changes to travel
For refunds or changes to travel, contact your travel provider. You may also be able to make a claim through insurance. However, insurers usually require you to talk to your travel provider first.
Find out more about changing or cancelling travel plans, including:
- where to get advice if you are in a dispute with a provider
- how to access previous versions of travel advice to support a claim
Support for British people in the South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
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For further help or advice, talk to your tour operator or expedition leader.