Ilhas Malvinas: o que saber antes da viagem
O essencial
- 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.
Entrada e vistos
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.
Validade do passaporte: Valid for the whole stay; check transit-country requirements separately.
Na fronteira podem pedir
- Have confirmed accommodation, onward travel, funds and insurance documents ready.
Alfândega
- Declare prohibited, restricted or dutiable goods.
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Dinheiro
Dinheiro e cartão são comuns. Cartões aceitos sobretudo em cidades e áreas turísticas.
Apple Pay — sem dados · Google Pay — sem dados
Caixas eletrônicos: 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.
Verificado em 30 de outubro de 2026 · Fontes: falklandislands.com ↗, gov.uk ↗
Regras e proibições
Proibido
- Do not photograph Mount Pleasant military airport without the required permit.
Leis que turistas violam sem saber
- 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.
Verificado em 30 de outubro de 2026 · Fontes: gov.uk ↗, falklandislands.com ↗
Cultura e roupas
Religião: Christian observances are part of the local calendar; respect church services and remembrance events.
Roupas: Dress for rapid weather changes: layered clothing, waterproof outerwear and strong boots outside Stanley.
Etiqueta
- Follow landowner and wildlife guidance.
- Treat remembrance events and the history of the 1982 conflict respectfully.
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Clima
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.
Mês a mês
- janeiro: Jan: summer; wildlife viewing
- fevereiro: Feb: summer; wildlife viewing
- março: Mar: autumn
- abril: Apr: autumn
- maio: May: autumn
- junho: Jun: winter; short days
- julho: Jul: winter; short days
- agosto: Aug: winter; short days
- setembro: Sep: spring; bird breeding begins
- outubro: Oct: spring
- novembro: Nov: spring
- dezembro: Dec: summer
Melhor época: December–February is the tourism board’s main recommendation; shoulder seasons have fewer visitors.
Verificado em 30 de outubro de 2026 · Fontes: falklandislands.com ↗, falklandislands.com ↗
O que levar
- 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
O que não levar / proibido importar
- Approaching wildlife or blocking its route to the sea
- Unauthorised military-site photography
- Touching suspicious old munitions
Prático
Tomadas: Confirm outlet type and voltage with your accommodation before travel.
Água: Carry sufficient safe drinking water for remote outings and possible delays.
Trânsito: mão inglesa (esquerda)
Celular e eSIM: 4G exists in Stanley and settlements but road-network coverage is limited. Starlink use requires a local VSAT licence, including for visitors.
Seguro: Visitor permits require at least USD 2 million equivalent cover for aero-medical evacuation.
Verificado em 30 de outubro de 2026 · Fontes: falklandislands.com ↗, gov.fk ↗, gov.fk ↗
As regras de entrada mudam. Antes da viagem, consulte o site da embaixada ou do serviço de imigração do país.