What the governments of the United Kingdom, the United States and Canada tell their own citizens about travelling to Falkland Islands, in their own words, plus practical help with packing.
Travel advice levels
Each government rates the risks for its own citizens, on its own scale. The levels are shown exactly as published; they are not equivalent to each other and are not combined here.
UK
United KingdomForeign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Does not advise against travel
No numbered levels
Updated 10 August 2026
Latest change, in the source's words:Addition of information about unauthorised photography at Mount Pleasant and updated information about money, air travel and healthcare in the Falkland Islands ('Safety and security' and 'Health' pages).
The official source shows no update to this advice in over 12 months. Check the official page for the current version.
Trip Rulebook could not refresh this source since 30 September 2026. The official website may have newer advice.
Emergency numbers
From the section “Emergency services in the Falkland Islands” of the UK government's travel advice for Falkland Islands, written for British travellers. Reproduced without changes to the wording; formatting adapted.
Telephone: 999 (ambulance, fire, police)
Local laws and customs
From the section “Laws and cultural differences” of the UK government's travel advice for Falkland Islands, written for British travellers. Reproduced without changes to the wording; formatting adapted.
The Falkland Islands are a British Overseas Territory and have their own laws.
Illegal drugs and prison sentences
Drug trafficking and possession are illegal in the Falkland Islands and can lead to a prison sentence.
Using cameras at Mount Pleasant Airport
You must have a permit to take photos at Mount Pleasant Airport as it is a military site. The UK Ministry of Defence only issues permits for work purposes or in exceptional circumstances. Taking unauthorised photography at the Mount Pleasant military site could result in a lengthy prison sentence.
LGBT+ travellers
Same-sex marriage was legalised in 2017. LGBT+ travellers are unlikely to encounter difficulties in the Falkland Islands. Read more advice for LGBT+ travellers.
Unexploded weapons
Although the UK completed its Falkland Islands Demining Programme in 2020, landmines and unexploded weapons from the 1982 conflict can still be found on major battlefields and, occasionally, washed up on beaches. If you find any suspicious object, follow the guidance of the Royal Falkland Islands Police. You should:
not touch or approach the item
clearly mark the area
take a picture if it is safe to do so
call 999 from a safe distance and wait for the police to arrive
Credit and debit cards are becoming increasingly accepted across the Falkland Islands. However, visitors are still advised to carry some cash as a precaution, in British pounds or US dollars.
There is only one ATM on the Islands, at the petrol station. If it’s not working, you can get a cash advance from the bank in Stanley, using a Visa or Mastercard or by using the cashback facility at a grocery shop.
Some travellers have experienced difficulties exchanging Falkland Islands currency in the UK. Limit the amount of Falkland Islands currency you leave with.
Travelling with medicines
From the section “Medication” of the UK government's travel advice for Falkland Islands, written for British travellers. Reproduced without changes to the wording; formatting adapted.
The legal status and regulation of some medicines prescribed or bought in the UK can be different in other countries.
From the section “Extreme weather and natural disasters” of the UK government's travel advice for Falkland Islands, written for British travellers. Reproduced without changes to the wording; formatting adapted.
The weather can change rapidly and you can experience several seasons in a single day. The sun can be very strong, so wear good sunglasses, a hat and high-factor sunscreen.
What to pack
Practical suggestions from Trip Rulebook, based on open data and fixed rules. They are not safety or legal advice: rules on clothing, medicines and restricted items are covered only by the official text on this page.
Chargers and plugs
Plug typesG
Voltage240/415 V
Frequency50 Hz
Plug and voltage data: Wikipedia, “Mains electricity by country”, CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence), retrieved 2026-09-29. Sockets in hotels can differ; the label on your charger (for example “INPUT 100–240V”) tells you which voltages it accepts.
Clothes for the weather
We have no climate averages for Falkland Islands yet.
Visa and entry rules depend on your nationality and change often, so Trip Rulebook does not summarise them. Each government explains the rules for its own citizens. If you travel on another passport, check with the embassy or the official immigration website of Falkland Islands.
This page is guidance, not legal advice. Laws and advice change without notice and are written for each government's own citizens, so they may apply to you differently. Confirm everything with the official source before you travel. Terms of use.