Falkland Islands
South America
The Falkland Islands consist of two main islands and several hundred smaller islands in the south Atlantic Ocean, off the east coast of southern South America. They are a British Overseas Territory, but nearby Argentina claims jurisdiction under the name Islas Malvinas. Most visitors to the islands come between October and March to enjoy the spectacular wildlife and hardy rural lifestyle.
Guide content adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Falkland Islands". Source · CC BY-SA 4.0
Weather
Live3°C
Overcast · feels like -2°C
- 79%
- 25 km/h
- AQI 21
- SunSlight snow showers-1° / 3°
- MonLight drizzle3° / 5°
- TueLight drizzle3° / 6°
- WedLight drizzle2° / 4°
Measured at the country centroid, not a specific city.
Money
LiveFalkland Islands pound (FKP)
- $1 USD
- £0.742
- €1 EUR
- £0.857
Reference rates for 2026-08-08. Indicative — not the rate a bureau will give you.
What a trip to Falkland Islands costs
Visas, flights, beds, food and everything in between, priced for your party and your dates. Every line shows its own arithmetic, so you can disagree with the parts you know better than we do.
Your trip
8 days on the ground
Estimated cost
$2,873
$1,436 per person · $180 per person per day
- $100
Visa & entry
$50 × 2 — typical tourist visa or eVisa fee
- $1,771
Flights
$886 return × 2 · 12,890 km
- $302
Accommodation
$43/night × 7 nights × 1 room · Standard
- $208
Food & drink
$13/person/day × 8 days × 2
- $80
Local transport
$5/person/day × 8 days × 2
- $16
SIM & internet
$8 per person, once × 2
- $144
Attractions
$9/person/day × 8 days × 2
- $38
Travel insurance
$2/person/day × 8 days × 2
- Subtotal
- $2,660
- Miscellaneous (8%)
- $213
- Total
- $2,873
Budget at a glance
Per day
$359
Per person
$1,436
Family of 4
$5,746
7 days
$2,873
14 days
$3,644
30 days
$5,407
The 7, 14 and 30-day figures re-price the whole trip at that length — flights and visas do not repeat, so a month is far from four times a week.
A planning estimate, not a quote — ground costs are modelled from a cost tier for Falkland Islands, not scraped from live inventory. Your settings are saved to this device.
Entry requirements
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of the Falkland Islands’ current rules for the most common types of travel.
The authorities in the Falkland Islands set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Falkland Islands Government London Office.
Travelling through Chile
You can travel to or from the Falkland Islands through Chile. If you choose this route you must make sure you meet Chile’s entry requirements, see Chile travel advice.
Passport validity requirements
To enter the Falkland Islands, your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay.
Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.
You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.
Visa requirements
You can visit the Falkland Islands without a visa. Visitors are granted permission to stay for one month upon arrival. Those wishing to stay longer are advised to apply in advance. See Falkland Islands visitor permit.
To work you must have a Falkland Islands work permit.
Vaccine requirements
For details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see TravelHealthPro’s Falkland Islands guide.
Customs rules
There are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of the Falkland Islands. You must declare any goods that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.
Source: UK FCDO, published 2026-01-13 under the Open Government Licence.
Getting help
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) cannot provide tailored advice for individual trips. Read this travel advice and carry out your own research before deciding whether to travel.
The Falkland Islands are a British Overseas Territory, so there is no British Embassy, and the Falkland Islands Government will support you if you need help.
Emergency services in the Falkland Islands
Telephone: 999 (ambulance, fire, police)
Contact your travel provider and insurer
Contact your travel provider and your insurer if you are involved in a serious incident or emergency abroad. They will tell you if they can help and what you need to do.
Refunds and changes to travel
For refunds or changes to travel, contact your travel provider. You may also be able to make a claim through insurance. However, insurers usually require you to talk to your travel provider first.
Find out more about changing or cancelling travel plans, including:
- where to get advice if you are in a dispute with a provider
- how to access previous versions of travel advice to support a claim
Support from the Falkland Islands government
If you’re in the Falkland Islands and you need emergency help, contact the relevant department of the Falkland Islands Government.
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