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Customs & Immigration is part of the Falkland Islands Government\u2019s Emergency Services and Islands Security Directorate<\/strong> and deals with the requirements of immigration and emigration to and from the Islands. We work in partnership with the Islands\u2019 stakeholders to ensure strong and secure borders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Applications for work permits, accompanying dependent permits, dependent permits, volunteer permits, visitor permits and visit visas are dealt with along with applictions for British and BOTC passports for those who qualify.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Decisions on Permanent Residence Permits (PRP) are made by the Principal Immigration Officer \u2013 who also holds the position of Director of Emergency Services and Islands Security. Decisions on Falkland Island Status (FIS) are processed by Customs & Immigration but made by the Governor in Executive Council.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Customs & Immigration also control the weekly Saturday LATAM flight – from and to Punta Arenas (once a month southbound via Rio Gallegos in Argentina), and the RAF \u2018Airbridge\u2019 flights from RAF Brize Norton (twice weekly) – note: there are restrictions on who is able to use the ‘Airbridge’ flights. Maritime arrivals include cruise ships during the tourist season (October – April), expedition ships, and yachts throughout the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please see the News<\/strong><\/a> section of this website for the latest news on matters related to Customs & Immigration.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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You\u2019ll find our office hours, location, and full contact details below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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