Falkland Islands
Falkland Islands visa
Americas · South America
In the Falkland Islands, entry and stay fall to the customs and immigration service of the Falkland Islands Government. The official portal presents permits rather than visas: visitor permit, work permit, dependent permit, volunteer permit, permanent residence and Falkland Islands status. The portal states that all applications from abroad go through the customs and immigration office on Ross Road, and details the documents expected for the visitor permit.
Updated on 23 September 2026 · Official sources consulted on 17 September 2026
At a glance
- Authority
- Falkland Islands Government — Customs & Immigration
- Submission channel
- According to the portal, all applications from abroad go through the customs and immigration office, located on Ross Road; the visitor permit is normally issued on arrival in the form of a stamp
- Electronic visa
- Not stated on the portal consulted
- Portal language
- English
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Documented visa types
- Visitor Permit
- According to the portal: a stamp normally placed in the passport on arrival, with a maximum validity of one month; an advance application allows a validity of up to six months, within a limit of nine months in any twelve-month period, earlier permits included. Official page (new tab)
- Work Permit
- Category named on the portal; the duration and the conditions are not stated on the pages consulted. Official page (new tab)
- Accompanying Dependent Permit and Dependent Permit
- Categories named on the portal under the labels "Accompanying Dependent Permit" and "Dependent Permit"; the durations and conditions are not stated on the pages consulted. Official page (new tab)
- Volunteer Permit
- Category named on the portal; the duration and the conditions are not stated on the pages consulted. Official page (new tab)
- Permanent Residence Permit and Falkland Islands Status
- Categories named on the service's home page; the conditions are not stated on the pages consulted. Official page (new tab)
Where and how to apply
The portal states that all applications from abroad must go through the customs and immigration office located on Ross Road.
For the visitor permit, the portal states that it is normally issued in the form of a stamp placed in the passport on arrival and that the formalities are normally completed on arrival; how an advance application is filed is not stated on the pages consulted.
Documents mentioned by the authority
- Proof of onward travel arrangements (return ticket) or of sufficient means to buy one.
- Proof of accommodation booked in advance in the Islands.
- Proof of sufficient financial means for the length of the planned stay.
- Adequate medical insurance covering air medical evacuation up to at least 2,000,000 USD.
The exact list depends on the permit type and on the situation; only the official page is authoritative. The documents above are those the portal states for the visitor permit.
Stated fees and processing times
The processing times are not stated on the pages consulted.
After the decision
Not stated on the portal consulted. The authority decides whether to issue or refuse.
Prepare your application
We do not yet have a detailed document list for this destination.
The steps, documents and fees stated by the authority appear above in this guide.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the application filed?
According to the portal, all applications from abroad go through the customs and immigration office, on Ross Road. The visitor permit is normally issued on arrival.
Is there an electronic visa?
Not stated on the portal consulted.
How long does the visitor permit allow a person to stay?
According to the portal consulted on 17 September 2026: the maximum validity is one month from issue, an advance application being able to extend the validity to six months, within a limit of nine months in any twelve-month period.
Points to check with the authority
- How an advance application for a visitor permit is filed is not described on the pages consulted.
Official links
Authority marks the official website of an administration of the destination country.
- Douanes et immigration des Îles Falkland — portail officiel (new tab) consulted on 17 September 2026 Authority
- Immigration Permits - Falkland Islands (new tab) consulted on 17 September 2026
- Visitor Permit (new tab) consulted on 17 September 2026
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