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Nigeria passport holders: Single entry for Falkland Islands. Fee: GBP 100 (~USD 133.37). Processing: 8-12 weeks. Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
British Overseas Territory. Nigerians require visa. Apply via UK Visa system. Fee: GBP 100 (~NGN 174,800). Practical access only via UK (RAF flights) or Chile (LATAM Punta Arenas). Very limited tourism.
Visa types: Visitor Visa; Business Visa; Work Permit (employer-sponsored, very limited); Research/Scientific; Transit. Visa-free for valid UK visa holders. South Atlantic remoteness makes practical access difficult.
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Validity: 6 months. Max Stay: up to 90 days. Reality: tourism limited by 1 weekly LATAM flight + RAF airbridge.
Extension possibleConditional
Overstay penalty: Per-day fine + possible re-entry ban — verify with destination immigration authority
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Valid passport (6+ months); Application via UK system; 2 photos; Return ticket (LATAM Santiago-Mount Pleasant Saturday flight, or RAF airbridge); Hotel/lodge booking; Bank statement (GBP 100/day); Travel insurance covering remote regions; Employment letter; NIN; Yellow Fever cert (carried); For UK-visa route: copy of valid UK visa.
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British Overseas Territory. Nigerians require visa. Apply via UK Visa system. Fee: GBP 100 (~NGN 174,800). Practical access only via UK (RAF flights) or Chile (LATAM Punta Arenas). Very limited tourism.
Common rejection reasons
Common NG rejections: (1) Access barrier — must transit Chile (Chile visa needed) or UK (UK visa needed); (2) Limited Nigeria-Falklands tourism; (3) Strong funds proof needed; (4) Better via held UK visa; (5) Unclear travel justification; (6) Essentially zero Nigerian travel volume.
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