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Falkland Islands visa requirements

Travellers from 9 of 101 countries can visit the Falkland Islands easily: no visa, a visa at the airport, or a short online form.

What 101 passports need to visit the Falkland Islands

Find your own passport in the list below for the exact rule.

No visa needed9 of 101 passportsJust show your passport at the border.
Visa needed92 of 101 passportsApply at the embassy or consulate.

Types of Falkland Islands visa

Visitor permit4 optionsEligible passport holders can visit without a visa for one month and receive a visitor permit on arrival. Other visitors must get a visitor permit before arrival, unless a cruise or transit exemption applies.
Transit without a visa1 optionsTravellers passing through by air or sea for less than 24 hours do not need a visa, even if they would normally need one to enter.
Permission to run a business2 optionsA work permit can allow you to run the business or trade named in it. Permanent residents can pursue any lawful business without a work permit.
Work permit2 optionsA work permit allows you to live in the Falkland Islands and work for the employer or in the self-employed activity named in it. It can be valid for up to two years and can be renewed.
Residence permits and dependants2 optionsTemporary residence permits allow stays of up to three years and can be renewed. Permanent residence permits allow indefinite residence, and included dependants receive their own permanent permits.

Find your passport

101 of 101 passports

Who can visit easily, by part of the world

For each part of the world: how many countries' travellers can come easily. Easy means no visa, a visa at the airport, or a short online form.

Asia3 of 10 countries
Europe1 of 4 countries
Oceania3 of 14 countries
Americas2 of 19 countries
Africa0 of 54 countries

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Questions

How many passports can enter the Falkland Islands without a visa?

9 of 101 passports can enter without applying before travel.

Is the Falkland Islands part of United Kingdom?

Falkland Islands is a territory linked to United Kingdom, with its own entry rules. Check them separately even if you can visit United Kingdom.

What is the most common entry rule for the Falkland Islands?

Visa needed: it applies to 92 passports.

Which passports need an embassy visa for the Falkland Islands?

92 passports, including India, China, Pakistan, Nigeria Russia, and 87 more.

Do India passport holders need a visa for the Falkland Islands?

Visa needed.

Do China passport holders need a visa for the Falkland Islands?

Visa needed.

Do Nigeria passport holders need a visa for the Falkland Islands?

Visa needed.

Do Pakistan passport holders need a visa for the Falkland Islands?

Visa needed.

Do Brazil passport holders need a visa for the Falkland Islands?

No visa needed.

Which region's passports have the easiest access to the Falkland Islands?

Asia: 3 of 10 passports enter without applying first.

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