Falkland Islands travel guide for Americans

No visa is needed for U.S. citizens; you may stay up to 90 days. Entry is granted on arrival after showing a valid passport.

U.S. passport holders receive a visa‑free entry permit at the airport. The permit is valid for 90 days and cannot be extended on the islands; you must leave before it expires.

There is no permanent U.S. embassy in the Falkland Islands. The nearest consular assistance is the U.S. Embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina (approx. 1 200 km). In an emergency, contact the embassy by phone or email.

Flights from Punta Arenas (Chile) to Stanley cost US$1 200‑1 500 round‑trip (check). Accommodation ranges from US$150 per night in Stanley hotels to US$300‑500 for wildlife lodges on outer islands. Meals average US$30‑50 per day. Total 7‑day budget: US$3 500‑5 000.

The only scheduled service is the weekly LATAM flight from Punta Arenas (Chile) to Stanley (2 h 30 m). Alternative charter flights operate from the UK (RAF Mount Pegasus) to Stanley (≈ 13 h total).

Falkland Islands use UK‑type G plugs, 240 V, 50 Hz. Bring a Type G adapter if your devices use a different plug.

Tipping is not customary. In Stanley restaurants a 10 % service charge may be added for good service; otherwise no tip is expected.

Dial 999 for police, fire, or medical emergencies throughout the islands.