Kepulauan Falkland: yang perlu diketahui sebelum berangkat
Yang terpenting
- 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.
Masuk dan visa
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.
Masa berlaku paspor: Valid for the whole stay; check transit-country requirements separately.
Di perbatasan mungkin diminta
- Have confirmed accommodation, onward travel, funds and insurance documents ready.
Bea cukai
- Declare prohibited, restricted or dutiable goods.
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Uang
Tunai dan kartu sama-sama umum. Kartu terutama diterima di kota dan tempat wisata.
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ATM: 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.
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Aturan dan larangan
Dilarang
- Do not photograph Mount Pleasant military airport without the required permit.
Hukum yang sering dilanggar wisatawan tanpa sadar
- 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.
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Budaya dan pakaian
Agama: Christian observances are part of the local calendar; respect church services and remembrance events.
Pakaian: Dress for rapid weather changes: layered clothing, waterproof outerwear and strong boots outside Stanley.
Etiket
- Follow landowner and wildlife guidance.
- Treat remembrance events and the history of the 1982 conflict respectfully.
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Iklim
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.
Per bulan
- Januari: Jan: summer; wildlife viewing
- Februari: Feb: summer; wildlife viewing
- Maret: Mar: autumn
- April: Apr: autumn
- Mei: May: autumn
- Juni: Jun: winter; short days
- Juli: Jul: winter; short days
- Agustus: Aug: winter; short days
- September: Sep: spring; bird breeding begins
- Oktober: Oct: spring
- November: Nov: spring
- Desember: Dec: summer
Musim terbaik: December–February is the tourism board’s main recommendation; shoulder seasons have fewer visitors.
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Yang perlu dibawa
- 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
Jangan dibawa / dilarang dimasukkan
- Approaching wildlife or blocking its route to the sea
- Unauthorised military-site photography
- Touching suspicious old munitions
Info praktis
Stopkontak: Confirm outlet type and voltage with your accommodation before travel.
Air: Carry sufficient safe drinking water for remote outings and possible delays.
Lalu lintas: lajur kiri
Seluler dan eSIM: 4G exists in Stanley and settlements but road-network coverage is limited. Starlink use requires a local VSAT licence, including for visitors.
Asuransi: Visitor permits require at least USD 2 million equivalent cover for aero-medical evacuation.
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