GuernseyFalkland Islands: Visa-free

GuernseyFalkland Islands

Do United Kingdom passport holders need a visa for Falkland Islands?

Visa-free

No. United Kingdom passport holders do not need a visa to visit Falkland Islands for tourism.

No visa is required for a short tourist stay. Travel on a valid passport alone.

Guernsey does not issue its own passport; residents travel on a United Kingdom passport. See the United Kingdom passport.

Source: gov.fk (checked September 5, 2026).

RequirementVisa-free

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelNone, travel on your passport

Data as of2026-10-19

Visa-free access to Falkland Islands134 of 243 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Falkland Islands passport holders visiting Guernsey: eTA.

Other visa-free destinations for United Kingdom passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do United Kingdom passport holders need a visa for Falkland Islands?

No. United Kingdom passport holders do not need a visa to visit Falkland Islands for tourism.

What currency is used in Falkland Islands?

Falkland Islands pound (FKP).

How many countries can enter Falkland Islands without a visa?

134 of the 243 nationalities this site tracks can enter Falkland Islands 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 Guernsey

Guernsey is the second-largest island in the Channel Islands, located 27 miles (43 km) west of the Cotentin Peninsula, Normandy. It is the largest island in the Bailiwick of Guernsey, which includes five other inhabited islands – Alderney, Herm, Jethou, Brecqhou and Sark – and many small islets and rocks. The bailiwick has a population of 63,950, the vast majority of whom live on Guernsey, and the island has a land area of 24 square miles (62 km2).

RegionNorthern Europe

Area78 km²

CurrencyBritish pound, Guernsey pound (1 USD ≈ 0.75 GBP)

LanguagesEnglish, French, Guernésiais

Calling code+44

Drives on theleft

Emergency number112 / 999

Climate in Guernsey

Warmest August, coolest March, driest May, sunniest May.

Monthly climate normals for Guernsey, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	10.6°C	8.5°C	112mm	141h
February	10.5°C	8.2°C	157mm	154h
March	9.6°C	7.8°C	79mm	261h
April	11.6°C	9.6°C	30mm	345h
May	12.8°C	11.1°C	20mm	406h
June	14.8°C	13.3°C	68mm	365h
July	16.1°C	14.9°C	25mm	386h
August	18°C	16.5°C	78mm	365h
September	17.2°C	15.5°C	47mm	307h
October	14.8°C	12.9°C	239mm	190h
November	13.8°C	11.8°C	81mm	171h
December	10.9°C	8.7°C	228mm	147h

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 Bailiwick of Guernsey is a group of islands in the English Channel, part of the Channel Islands. Guernsey is the main island, some 50 miles west of the Cotentin Peninsula in France. It's about 6 miles long by 3 miles wide, with St Peter Port as its chief settlement, and in 2019 had a population of almost 63,000.

Upcoming public holidays

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

December 26, 2026St. Stephen's Day

January 1, 2027New Year's Day

Full source list on About.

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

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