News & Press Releases
Stay informed with the latest updates from the Falkland Islands Government. This section features official press releases covering key announcements, policy updates, and community news. Visit regularly for the most current information.
- PRP Quota CompleteThe Customs & Immigration Service would like to inform the public that the annual quota for applications has now been…
- Temporary suspension to permanent residence permit applicationsThe Customs & Immigration Service would like to inform the public that, due to large numbers of applications for permanent…
- Falkland Islands status application form and guidance notes available soonThe Customs & Immigration Service would like to inform those eligible and interested in applying for Falkland Islands status that…
- New versions of immigration medical formsThe Customs & Immigration Service would like to inform permit applicants and employers looking to employ permit applicants that new…
- Change to fee – British passportThe Customs and Immigration Service would like to inform the public that, His Majesty’s Passport Office, have made a fee…
- Falkland Islands Status Amendments 2022In September 2022 the Legislative Assembly approved amendments to the Falkland Islands Status Ordinance 1998. The amendments are made as…
- Passport validity requirements for travel on the South Atlantic AirbridgeThe Defence Passenger Reservation Centre notifies all passengers wishing to travel on the South Atlantic Airbridge that they require at…
- Falkland Islands Government seeks to resume airlinks with Chile from JulyFollowing the announcement last month, concerning the relaxation of COVID-19 measures in the Falkland Islands, the government is now seeking…
- Review of Customs & Immigration policy on advertising of employment vacanciesThe Immigration (General) Regulations 2021 which come into force today, 1 September 2021, strengthen the requirements for vacancies to be…
- Launch of the new Falkland Islands immigration systemFrom today, 1 September 2021, changes to the Immigration Ordinance 1999, and the introduction of the Immigration (General) Regulations 2021…
- Immigration Amendments 2021 – Public Briefings – FAQsBetween July and September 2021, the Falkland Islands Government will be introducing a new and improved immigration regime for the…
- ExCo agrees a revised visitor policy for the Falkland IslandsOn Monday 31 May 2021, ExCo agreed to revise its policy in connection with the categories of visitors allowed entry…
- New immigration regime – public information sessionsSince 2013, work has been ongoing to improve the current Immigration Ordinance and Regulations, in order to introduce a more…
- Permanent Residence Permit (PRP) Regulations 2021Regarding the rules governing permanent resident permits (PRP) – Two key pledges outlined in The Islands Plan 2018-2022 refer to…
- Refusal powers – Immigration Amendments 2021The power to refuse leave to either enter or remain in the Falkland Islands is conferred on the Principal Immigration…
- LATAM updateFurther to the announcement made on 1 February, the Falkland Islands Government can confirm that commercial airlinks with both Chile…
- Registered Employers Scheme – a system that works for the Islands The new Immigration (Amendment) Bill and Regulations 2021 will establish a Registered Employers Scheme (RES) to enable employers and Customs…
- New immigration permit regime – a system that works for the IslandsCurrently, anyone who is not a permanent resident of the Falkland Islands, requires a visitor, work or residence permit to…
- Immigration Ordinance Amendments 2021 – a system that works for the Falkland IslandsIn August 2013, the Falkland Islands Government (FIG) published the consultation document “Immigration Reform: An Immigration System Fit for the…
- Visitor Permits Falkland IslandsThere is a restriction currently in place for visitors to the Falkland Islands and visitor permits will only be issued…
- New Covid-19 testing requirements on travelling south to the Falkland IslandsFrom 1 March 2021, passengers travelling south from the UK to the Falkland Islands on the South Atlantic Airbridge, will…
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