Falkland Islands
Summary
Before you travel, check the ‘Entry requirements’ section for the Falkland Islands current entry restrictions and requirements. These may change with little warning. Monitor this advice for the latest updates and stay in contact with your travel provider.
If you plan to pass through another country to return to the UK, check the travel advice for the country you’re transiting.
It is more important than ever to get travel insurance and check it provides sufficient cover. According to Falkland Islands Government regulations, all visitors must take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance which includes at least $US 2,000,000 for medival evacuation. See the FCDO’s guidance on foreign travel insurance.
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.
Update history
2026-01-13 16:52
This travel advice has been reviewed for accuracy with minor edits made throughout.
2025-03-04 14:33
Updated information about unexploded weapons, money, air travel and healthcare (‘Safety and security’ and ‘Health’ pages).
2024-06-27 14:46
Updated information about using a UK driving license in the Falkland Islands (‘Safety and security’ page)
2024-03-18 12:47
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
2023-06-22 11:19
Information about the global terrorism risks to British nationals abroad on all FCDO travel advice pages.
2023-05-09 14:48
Updated information on the South Atlantic Airbridge (‘Safety and security’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages).
2023-02-03 09:10
Updated information on air travel (‘Safety and security’ page).
2022-12-09 13:11
Updated contact details if you are in the Falkland Islands and need emergency help (‘Travel advice help and support page’).
2022-11-03 12:54
Updated information on Falkland Islands Government regulations, entry requirements and healthcare arrangements for visiting UK residents (‘Summary’, ‘Entry requirements’ and ‘Health’ pages).
2022-07-07 16:25
Updated information on the national vaccine programme, commercial flight services and changes to entry requirements (‘Coronavirus’, ‘Safety and security’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)
2022-05-06 16:39
Updated following the removal of COVID-19 related entry restrictions from 4 May (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-04-25 15:36
Updated information on the fare-paying flight service from RAF Brize Norton to Mount Pleasant Airport and COVID-19 testing requirements (‘Safety and security’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)