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Falkland Islands visas

Falkland Islands family visa

Temporary 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.

Ways to get a Falkland Islands family visa

  1. Temporary residence permit

    Other permit

    People approved for temporary residence, with provision for dependants included in the permit.

    Stay
    Up to three years.
    Valid for
    Up to three years; renewable on application.
    Entries
    Permission to enter and depart during the permit's validity.
  2. Permanent residence permit

    Other permit

    People whose permanent residence application is approved under the quota system, and dependants included in that application.

    Stay
    Indefinite.
    Valid for
    Indefinite permission to enter, depart and live in the Falkland Islands.
    Entries
    Permission to enter and depart indefinitely.

Who needs it

Residence permits cover people approved to live in the Falkland Islands and dependants included in their permits or applications.

Good to know

  • Apply for temporary residence from outside the Falkland Islands.
  • Temporary residence holders and included dependants must apply for work permits if they wish to take employment.
  • Permanent residence permits are subject to an annual quota.
  • Specific eligibility rules for spouses and other dependants are not specified.

Questions

Do I need a family visa for the Falkland Islands?

Residence permits cover people approved to live in the Falkland Islands and dependants included in their permits or applications.

What are the ways to get a family visa for the Falkland Islands?

There are 2 options: Temporary residence permit (a special permit); Permanent residence permit (a special permit).

How long can I stay on a the Falkland Islands family visa?

Up to three years with temporary residence.

How long is a the Falkland Islands family visa valid?

Temporary residence: up to three years; renewable on application. Entries: Permission to enter and depart during the permit's validity..

What rules do I have to follow on a the Falkland Islands family visa?

Apply for temporary residence from outside the Falkland Islands. Temporary residence holders and included dependants must apply for work permits if they wish to take employment. Permanent residence permits are subject to an annual quota.

Does my passport change whether I need a family visa for the Falkland Islands?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Falkland Islands visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a family visa for the Falkland Islands be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest the Falkland Islands family visa rules?

On the Falkland Islands's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Can I change my family visa once I am in the Falkland Islands?

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.

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