Falkland Islands Visitor Permit
The Falkland Islands is a British Overseas Territory with its own Immigration Ordinance 1999, run by the Falkland Islands Government Customs and Immigration Service. Visitors get a visitor permit, usually stamped in the passport on arrival. Nationals on the Falklands visa list must get a visa first, using the Falklands immigration forms. Visitors need onward travel, booked accommodation, funds and medical insurance with air-evacuation cover.
Visiting Falkland Islands
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Life in Falkland Islands
Money
2
Currency
Falkland Islands Pound
FKP
Falkland Islands Pound
Tax
21–26%
Income tax (national)
After a personal allowance of GBP 16,860, the first GBP 18,000 is taxed at 21% and the rest at 26%; Medical Services Tax is set at 0%.
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Who it’s for
Tourists, family visitors and business visitors to the Falkland Islands.
Eligibility
Visa nationals
Nationals on the Falklands visa list (including Afghanistan, India, Nigeria, Russia and South Africa) need a visa.
On arrival
Proof of onward travel or funds to buy it, pre-booked accommodation and sufficient funds for the stay.
Medical insurance
Show medical insurance for your stay that includes aero-medical evacuation, with cover of at least USD 2,000,000 or equivalent.
USD 2,000,000
Minimum medical cover
- Cover must apply for the whole stay
Official wording
Cover for the stay including aero-medical evacuation, minimum USD 2,000,000 or equivalent.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Next requirementBusiness visitors
- Document checklistPassport
- FeesVisitor permit
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