Each year the Falkland Islands receive visitors by air and sea.  To cater for the differing needs of each group, the Falkland Islands Customs and Immigration Department have developed two separate sets of entry and exit requirements, which are set out below. 

Visas
To find out whether you require a pre-arranged visa to enter the Falkland Islands as a visitor, please refer to the Visa requirements page, or contact Customs and Immigration directly for the latest information.  Please note that most cruise ship tourists do not require a visa to enter Falkland waters or participate in shore excursions. To see if this applies to you, please refer to the Visa requirements page. 

Entry & exit requirements (land-based visitors)

• A current passport, valid for the length of intended stay
• A return ticket (air or boat passage)
• Evidence of pre-booked accommodation
• Evidence of sufficient personal funds to cover the length of intended stay
• Pre-arranged Visitor's visa, if required
• Visitors are also strongly recommended to take out valid travel insurance (policy to include coverage for medical evacuation by air-lift to a third country, as well as repatriation and air ambulance costs to the value of at least US$200,000)

In addition, land-based visitors should be prepared to:

• Pay for any medical services received whilst in the Falklands
• Pay a departure tax on departure from a Falkland Islands airport
  (Currently £22 and only applicable to LAN passengers; payable in £FKP, £GB, €, or $US)
  
• For passenger's convenience, this tax may also be paid in advance at the Customs and Immigration Office in Stanley

Entry & exit requirements (cruise ship visitors)

All international individuals entering the Falklands as part of a cruise must:

• Possess a current passport, valid for the length of intended stay in Falklands' waters
• Please note! Cruise ship visitors to the Falklands generally do not require a pre-arranged Visitor's visa to enter Falkland waters or participate in shore excursions
• Cruise ship visitors are also strongly recommended to take out valid travel insurance (policy to include coverage for medical evacuation by air-lift to a third country, as well as repatriation and air ambulance costs to the value of at least US$200,000)

In addition, cruise ship visitors should be prepared to:

• Pay for any medical services received whilst in the Falklands
• Carry ashore any necessary medications or drug prescriptions in the event you cannot return to your vessel to collect these items
• Carry photographic identification ashore - especially if intending to withdraw funds from the bank
  (Examples of acceptable ID include a current driver's licence, passport, or similar international travel document)

 PLEASE NOTE:
* All information on this page provided by the Falkland Islands Goverment Customs & Immigration Department         
* Information correct as of October 2008
* The Falkland Islands Tourist Board accepts no responsibility or liability for any errors in the above information
* Further enquiries regarding immigration procedures, visas and your own circumstances should be directed to the Customs & Immigration Department in the first instance