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- Capital
- Stanley (PSY)
- Dialing Code
- + 500
- Time Zone
- UTC / GMT -3
- Language
- English
- Best Time to Go
- November - February
- Currency
- Falkland Islands Pound (FKP)
Travel Tips
- Pound Sterling, US Dollars and Euro may also be accepted
- November - February is peak season, whilst September - October and March - April offer good weather and better rates
- Mains water in hotels and towns is safe to drink
- Anywhere outside of Stanley is referred to as the Camp (from "campo" meaning countryside)
- There are no ATM’s in Falkland Islands, and currency exchange can only be done in Stanley (not at the airport)
- Credit cards are accepted
- Do not interfere with or disturb the wildlife and natural environment
Last updated 28 September 2026
Visa Guide
Public Holidays
2026:
January: 1
April: 3
June: 14 - 15
October: 5
November: 14, 16
December: 8, 25 - 31
Visa Requirements
South African passport holders do require a visa
All visitors require a passport that is valid for the length of their stay and land-based travellers should also have travel insurance (inclusive of medical evacuation), a return ticket, evidence of accommodation and sufficient personal funds for their time here
Application Process:
- Complete the visa application form and send it topermits@customs.gov.fk
- Supporting documents to be submitted with application: copies of all passports, medical insurance & copies of birth certificates of children (if applicable)
Visa and entry requirements:
Visa Cost
£27.00 per application
Each person under 18 years included in application: £5
Health / Vaccinations
Compulsory:
- None
Recommended Travel Vaccines:
- Hepatitis B
- Tetanus
- Polio