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Falkland Islands visas

Falkland Islands transit visa

Travellers 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.

Ways to get a Falkland Islands transit visa

  1. Air or sea transit exemption

    Transit without a visa

    All travellers who normally need an entry visa and are transiting by air or sea for less than 24 hours.

    Stay
    Less than 24 hours.

Who doesn't

Travellers who normally need an entry visa are exempt when transiting by air or sea for less than 24 hours.

Changing planes

Longest transit
24 hours
Transit without a visa
Transit must be by air or sea and last strictly less than 24 hours.

Good to know

  • The transit exemption applies only to stops lasting less than 24 hours.
  • Permission to leave the airport or port during transit is not specified.
  • Separate transit visa arrangements for longer stops are not specified.

Questions

Do I need a transit visa for the Falkland Islands?

Travellers who normally need an entry visa are exempt when transiting by air or sea for less than 24 hours.

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

Less than 24 hours.

How long can I stay in transit in the Falkland Islands?

Up to 24 hours, if you meet the conditions. Transit must be by air or sea and last strictly less than 24 hours.

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

The transit exemption applies only to stops lasting less than 24 hours.

Does my passport change whether I need a transit 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 transit 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 transit 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 transit 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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