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Falkland Islands
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- Contact the Falkland Islands Government Office in London (Tel: (020)
7222 2542) for advice on visiting the Falkland Islands.
- Check Foreign and Commonwealth Office Travel Advice before travelling.
- Enter next of kin details into the back of your passport.
- Bring sufficient funds with you. Visitors are advised to carry some
US$ currency in case the flight is diverted to South America or North
Africa. UK cheques can be cashed (for a
fee), credit cards have limited acceptance and there are no ATMs. UK
sterling can be used locally. Don't forget the £10 departure tax.
- Beware of weather changes. The weather can change rapidly and it is
often possible to experience many seasons in a single day. Sunlight can be
very bright and the wearing of good
sunglasses, hats and a high factor sunscreen is recommended.
- Be properly insured. Ensure that you are fully covered for any
unexpected medical treatment, hospitalisation or medical evacuation back
to the United Kingdom.
- Pack a good windproof jacket with a hood.
- Pay attention to the mines briefing on arrival and follow the
guidelines when travelling round the Islands.
- Enter next of kin details into the back of your passport.
- DON'T GET INVOLVED WITH DRUGS. Offenders will be dealt with severely.
- Don't forget that flights via South America will mean an overnight
hotel stay in Santiago. Passengers on RAF flights who have to overnight on
Ascension Island do so in basic accommodation.
- Don't forget that yellow fever inoculation is recommended for
passengers travelling on RAF flights via Ascension Island, as it may be
necessary for flights to divert to risk areas. For the same reason,
additional precautions against malaria should also be considered. You
should seek advice from your doctor.
- Don't expect to obtain casual holiday work. It is illegal to carry out
paid employment without first obtaining a work permit.
- Don't forget to take evidence of UK residence with you (a valid E111
or UK driving licence) to show entitlement to medical treatment.
- Don't forget that all visitors arriving in the Falkland Islands must
be in possession of a valid passport, a return ticket, pre-booked
accommodation and sufficient funds.
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