FCO Travel Advice for - South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands (British Overseas Territory)
Back to the list of countries | Original FCO ArticleSouth Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands is a British Overseas Territory. There is no formal British diplomatic representation. The Office of the Commissioner of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands based in Stanley, Falkland Islands deals with all requests for consular assistance.
- You must apply in advance of your visit for permission to land on the Islands. Your travel organiser will normally do this on your behalf. See Entry Requirements.
- There are risks posed by the harsh climatic conditions in this isolated sub-Antarctic Territory. See Local travel.
- There is a low threat from terrorism. See Terrorism.
- There are no medical (or search and rescue) facilities. You should take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance before you travel.
Popular checklists for South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands:
- A travel packing checklist for: a female's beach / sea / cruise, going out (restaurants, bars, clubs) trip to South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands in a hot weather
- A travel packing checklist for: a female's fishing, beach / sea / cruise, going out (restaurants, bars, clubs) trip to South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands in a hot weather
- A travel packing checklist for: a female's business / work trip to South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands in a hot weather
- A travel packing checklist for: a female's trip to South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands in a hot weather
- A travel packing checklist for: a female's fishing, beach / sea / cruise, going out (restaurants, bars, clubs) trip to South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands in a hot weather
- A travel packing checklist for: a female's business / work trip to South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands in a hot weather
- A travel packing checklist for: a female's beach / sea / cruise, business / work, going out (restaurants, bars, clubs) trip to South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands in a hot weather
- A travel packing checklist for: a female's beach / sea / cruise, going out (restaurants, bars, clubs) trip to South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands in a hot weather
- A travel packing checklist for: a female's trip to South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands in a hot weather
- A travel packing checklist for: a female's trip to South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands in a hot weather
- A travel packing checklist for: a parents with babies/kids' beach / sea / cruise, going out (restaurants, bars, clubs) trip to South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands in a hot weather
- A travel packing checklist for: a parents with babies/kids' trip to South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands in a hot weather
- A travel packing checklist for: a female's beach / sea / cruise, going out (restaurants, bars, clubs) trip to South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands in a hot weather
- A travel packing checklist for: a male's beach / sea / cruise, going out (restaurants, bars, clubs), hiking trip to South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands. Accommodation: hotel
- A travel packing checklist for: a female's going out (restaurants, bars, clubs) trip to South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands in a cold weather