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Falkland Islands Status<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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A person who enjoys Falkland Islands status is, under the Constitution of the Falkland Islands, a person regarded as belonging to the Falkland Islands. Falkland Islands status can be granted under section 4 of the Falkland Islands Status Ordinance 1998 by the Governor of the Falkland Islands on the advice of the Executive Council.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who may apply for Falkland Islands Status?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Anybody who is a British citizen, a British Overseas Territories citizen, or a British Overseas citizen, who has been ordinarily resident in the Falkland Islands for at least seven years at the time of application and holds a permanent residence permit, may be granted Falkland Islands status. For full eligibility criteria see Guidance Notes link below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Related Files<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
FI Status Guidance Notes Sept 2025<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
FIS Application Form Sept 2025<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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