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Îles Malouines : à savoir avant de partir

L’essentiel

  • A visitor permit is normally issued for up to one month on arrival. Many nationalities also need a visa approved in advance.
  • Visitor-permit requirements include medical insurance covering aero-medical evacuation for at least USD 2 million equivalent.
  • Carry cash and warm waterproof layers; rural mobile coverage and banking are limited.

Entrée et visas

Visitors normally receive a permit for up to one month on arrival; apply in advance for longer stays. Nationals on the visa-national list need an advance visa as well. Work is not allowed on a normal visitor permit. Carry onward travel, accommodation, funds and medical/evacuation insurance evidence.

Validité du passeport: Valid for the whole stay; check transit-country requirements separately.

À la frontière, on peut vous demander

  • Have confirmed accommodation, onward travel, funds and insurance documents ready.

Douane

  • Declare prohibited, restricted or dutiable goods.

Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: gov.fk ↗, gov.fk ↗, gov.fk ↗, gov.uk ↗

Argent

Espèces et cartes sont courantes. Cartes acceptées surtout en ville et dans les lieux touristiques.

Apple Pay — pas de données · Google Pay — pas de données

Distributeurs: Only one ATM is listed, at the petrol station. Stanley’s bank offers Visa/Mastercard cash advances, subject to fees and ID.

  • Falkland pounds and GBP circulate at equal value.
  • Cards are increasingly accepted, but carry cash for rural travel.
  • Avoid leaving with much FKP: exchanging it abroad may be difficult.

Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: falklandislands.com ↗, gov.uk ↗

Règles et interdictions

Interdit

  • Do not photograph Mount Pleasant military airport without the required permit.

Lois que les visiteurs enfreignent sans le savoir

  • Follow the Countryside Code and keep distance from wildlife.
  • Do not touch suspicious objects or unexploded weapons; report them to police from a safe distance.

Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: gov.uk ↗, falklandislands.com ↗

Culture et tenue

Religion: Christian observances are part of the local calendar; respect church services and remembrance events.

Tenue: Dress for rapid weather changes: layered clothing, waterproof outerwear and strong boots outside Stanley.

Savoir-vivre

  • Follow landowner and wildlife guidance.
  • Treat remembrance events and the history of the 1982 conflict respectfully.

Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: falklandislands.com ↗, falklandislands.com ↗

Climat

Weather changes rapidly in every season. Summer is December–February, autumn March–May, winter June–August and spring September–November; winter days are short and snow is possible.

Mois par mois
  • janvier: Jan: summer; wildlife viewing
  • février: Feb: summer; wildlife viewing
  • mars: Mar: autumn
  • avril: Apr: autumn
  • mai: May: autumn
  • juin: Jun: winter; short days
  • juillet: Jul: winter; short days
  • août: Aug: winter; short days
  • septembre: Sep: spring; bird breeding begins
  • octobre: Oct: spring
  • novembre: Nov: spring
  • décembre: Dec: summer

Meilleure saison : December–February is the tourism board’s main recommendation; shoulder seasons have fewer visitors.

Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: falklandislands.com ↗, falklandislands.com ↗

À emporter

  • Waterproof jacket and warm layers
  • Strong walking boots
  • Cash and an evacuation-insurance certificate
  • Enough personal medication for delays
  • Food, water and emergency shelter for remote walks

À ne pas emporter / interdit à l’importation

  • Approaching wildlife or blocking its route to the sea
  • Unauthorised military-site photography
  • Touching suspicious old munitions

Pratique

Prises: Confirm outlet type and voltage with your accommodation before travel.

Eau: Carry sufficient safe drinking water for remote outings and possible delays.

Circulation: à gauche

Mobile et eSIM: 4G exists in Stanley and settlements but road-network coverage is limited. Starlink use requires a local VSAT licence, including for visitors.

Assurance: Visitor permits require at least USD 2 million equivalent cover for aero-medical evacuation.

Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: falklandislands.com ↗, gov.fk ↗, gov.fk ↗

Les règles d’entrée changent. Avant le voyage, consultez le site de l’ambassade ou du service d’immigration du pays.