Falklandsöarna: bra att veta före resan
Det viktigaste
- 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.
Inresa och visum
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.
Passets giltighet: Valid for the whole stay; check transit-country requirements separately.
Vid gränsen kan man fråga efter
- Have confirmed accommodation, onward travel, funds and insurance documents ready.
Tull
- Declare prohibited, restricted or dutiable goods.
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Pengar
Både kontanter och kort är vanligt. Kort främst i städer och turistområden.
Apple Pay — inga uppgifter · Google Pay — inga uppgifter
Bankomater: 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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Regler och förbud
Förbjudet
- Do not photograph Mount Pleasant military airport without the required permit.
Lagar som resenärer bryter omedvetet
- 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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Kultur och klädsel
Religion: Christian observances are part of the local calendar; respect church services and remembrance events.
Klädsel: Dress for rapid weather changes: layered clothing, waterproof outerwear and strong boots outside Stanley.
Etikett
- Follow landowner and wildlife guidance.
- Treat remembrance events and the history of the 1982 conflict respectfully.
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Klimat
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.
Månad för månad
- januari: Jan: summer; wildlife viewing
- februari: Feb: summer; wildlife viewing
- mars: Mar: autumn
- april: Apr: autumn
- maj: May: autumn
- juni: Jun: winter; short days
- juli: Jul: winter; short days
- augusti: Aug: winter; short days
- september: Sep: spring; bird breeding begins
- oktober: Oct: spring
- november: Nov: spring
- december: Dec: summer
Bästa säsong: December–February is the tourism board’s main recommendation; shoulder seasons have fewer visitors.
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Att packa
- 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
Ta inte med / förbjudet att föra in
- Approaching wildlife or blocking its route to the sea
- Unauthorised military-site photography
- Touching suspicious old munitions
Praktiskt
Eluttag: Confirm outlet type and voltage with your accommodation before travel.
Vatten: Carry sufficient safe drinking water for remote outings and possible delays.
Trafik: vänstertrafik
Mobil och eSIM: 4G exists in Stanley and settlements but road-network coverage is limited. Starlink use requires a local VSAT licence, including for visitors.
Försäkring: Visitor permits require at least USD 2 million equivalent cover for aero-medical evacuation.
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