Falkland IslandsTokelau: Visa required

Falkland IslandsTokelau

Do Falkland Islands passport holders need a visa for Tokelau?

Visa required

Yes. Falkland Islands passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Tokelau.

A visa must be obtained in advance, typically from an embassy or consulate, before travel.

Source: tokelau.org.nz (checked September 4, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-19

Visa-free access to Tokelau0 of 243 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? New Zealand passport holders visiting Falkland Islands: Visa-free.

Other visa-free destinations for Falkland Islands passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Falkland Islands passport holders need a visa for Tokelau?

Yes. Falkland Islands passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Tokelau.

What currency is used in Tokelau?

New Zealand dollar (NZD).

How many countries can enter Tokelau without a visa?

0 of the 243 nationalities this site tracks can enter Tokelau visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Falkland Islands

The Falkland Islands, commonly referred to as the Falklands, is an archipelago in the South Atlantic Ocean on the Patagonian Shelf. The principal islands are about 300 mi (500 km) east of South America's southern Patagonian coast and 752 mi (1,210 km) from Cape Dubouzet at the northern tip of the Antarctic Peninsula, at a latitude of about 52°S. The archipelago, with an area of 4,700 sq mi (12,000 km2), comprises East Falkland, West Falkland, and 776 smaller islands. As a British Overseas Territory, the Falklands have internal self-governance, while the United Kingdom takes responsibility for their defence and foreign affairs. The capital and largest settlement is Stanley on East Falkland.

RegionSouth America

Area12,173 km²

CurrencyFalkland Islands pound (1 USD ≈ 0.75 FKP)

LanguagesEnglish

Calling code+500

Drives on theleft

Climate in Falkland Islands

Warmest January, coolest July, driest June, sunniest November.

Monthly climate normals for Falkland Islands, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	14.1°C	7.6°C	108mm	338h
February	13.8°C	7.9°C	72mm	263h
March	13.6°C	7.4°C	29mm	250h
April	11.1°C	5.6°C	60mm	220h
May	7.4°C	3.3°C	75mm	103h
June	5.4°C	1.6°C	26mm	136h
July	2.6°C	-2.1°C	38mm	153h
August	4.8°C	-0.5°C	70mm	202h
September	7.1°C	1.1°C	44mm	218h
October	10.5°C	3.8°C	45mm	312h
November	14.3°C	6.8°C	33mm	355h
December	13.3°C	6.1°C	83mm	332h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

The Falkland Islands consist of two main islands and several hundred smaller islands in the south Atlantic Ocean, off the east coast of southern South America. They are a British Overseas Territory, but nearby Argentina claims jurisdiction under the name Islas Malvinas. Most visitors to the islands come between October and March to enjoy the spectacular wildlife and hardy rural lifestyle.

Upcoming public holidays

November 16, 2026King's Birthday

December 8, 2026Battle Day

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

Full source list on About.

About Tokelau

Tokelau is a dependent territory of New Zealand in the southern Pacific Ocean. It consists of three tropical coral atolls: Atafu, Nukunonu, and Fakaofo. They have a combined land area of 10 km2 (4 sq mi). In addition to these three, Swains Island, which forms part of the same archipelago, is the subject of an ongoing territorial dispute, while being currently administered by the United States as part of American Samoa. Tokelau lies north of the Samoan Islands, east of Tuvalu, south of the Phoenix Islands, southwest of the more distant Line Islands, and northwest of the Cook Islands. The islands sit in the south east hemisphere.

RegionPolynesia

Area12 km²

CurrencyNew Zealand dollar (1 USD ≈ 1.77 NZD)

LanguagesEnglish, Samoan, Tokelauan

Calling code+690

Drives on theleft

Travel guide

Tokelau is a group of three atolls in Polynesia, north of Samoa, about halfway between New Zealand proper and Hawaii.

Upcoming public holidays

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

December 26, 2026Boxing Day

January 1, 2027New Year's Day

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