Falkland Islands
Warnings and insurance
The Falkland Islands areis a British Overseas Territory, so there is no British Embassy, and the Falkland Islands Governmentgovernment will support you if you need help.
Before you travel
No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to:
- see general advice for women travellers
- read our guide on disability and travel abroad
- see general advice for LGBT+ travellers
- read about safety for solo and independent travel
- see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad
Travel insurance
If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.
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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)