Visitor Permit

NATIONALITIES THAT WILL REQUIRE A VISA IN ORDER TO VISIT THE FALKLANDS

A visitor permit is normally issued as a stamp in the passport on arrival in the Falkland Islands, applications are also normally completed on arrival.

It is recommended that visitors who wish to stay for longer periods apply for a visitor permit in advance. An application in advance will allow a validity of up to 6 months to be applied for.

(4) Subject to subsection (5), the Principal Immigration Officer may, if satisfied that the visitor continues to meet the requirements in subsection (3) extend the period of validity.

(3) Before granting permission under subsection (1) (“a visitor permit”), the Principal Immigration Officer must be satisfied that — (a) for the whole period the person is likely to remain in the Falkland Islands, the person has sufficient financial resources to maintain themselves and secure suitable accommodation without working and is not likely to be or become a charge on public funds; and (b) the person — (i) has made, or has sufficient financial resources to make, arrangements for travel to a destination outside the Falkland Islands on or before the period of validity expires; and (ii) will be permitted entry at that destination

(8) The Governor may authorise the Principal Immigration Officer to issue or extend a visitor permit where by virtue of the other provisions of this section the Principal Immigration Officer would otherwise be prohibited from doing so.

Visitor permit holders are not permitted to take employment

Employment is prohibited on a visitor permit, however under the Immigration Ordinance there are certain business activities that are permitted, details are in Section 17C of the Immigration Ordinance 1999, examples include but are not limited to – visiting medical consultants, legal practitioners, or those undertaking inspection, repair, maintenance, servicing, or installation of infrastructure, ships, aircraft, vehicles, apparatus or other equipment.

One month from the date of issue is the maximum validity.

An application in advance will allow a validity of up to 6 months to be applied for.

The maximum duration a visitor permit can be issued or extended to, taking into account any previously issued visitor permits, is nine months in a twelve month period.

‘Family member’ means the partner or a parent, sibling or child of a person who has either – permanent residency in the Falkland Islands or holds a permit that is not a visitor permit.

The maximum duration a family visitor permit can be issued or extended to, taking into account any previously issued visitor permits, is twelve months in a twenty-four month period.

This provision is limited to a period or periods aggregating three months in any consecutive period of twelve months.

Proof of onward travel arrangements (i.e. return flight ticket) or sufficient funds to purchase one. Proof of pre-booked accommodation in the Islands. Proof of sufficient funds for the duration of the intended stay. Adequate medical insurance for the duration of the intended stay to cover aero-medical evacuation costs to a minimum value of USD 2,000,000 equivalent.

A visitor permit is normally issued as a stamp in the passport on arrival in the Falkland Islands, applications are also normally completed on arrival.

It is recommended that visitors who wish to stay for longer periods apply for a visitor permit in advance. An application in advance will allow a validity of up to 6 months to be applied for.

(4) Subject to subsection (5), the Principal Immigration Officer may, if satisfied that the visitor continues to meet the requirements in subsection (3) extend the period of validity.

(3) Before granting permission under subsection (1) (“a visitor permit”), the Principal Immigration Officer must be satisfied that — (a) for the whole period the person is likely to remain in the Falkland Islands, the person has sufficient financial resources to maintain themselves and secure suitable accommodation without working and is not likely to be or become a charge on public funds; and (b) the person — (i) has made, or has sufficient financial resources to make, arrangements for travel to a destination outside the Falkland Islands on or before the period of validity expires; and (ii) will be permitted entry at that destination

(8) The Governor may authorise the Principal Immigration Officer to issue or extend a visitor permit where by virtue of the other provisions of this section the Principal Immigration Officer would otherwise be prohibited from doing so.