Antarctica Visa and Passport Requirements
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Passports
Antarctica has no immigration authority or passport control of its own. Travellers must carry a valid passport and meet the entry and transit requirements of the countries through which they travel, including the country from which their Antarctic expedition departs.
Passport Note
Passport and visa regulations for gateway and transit countries are subject to change, and airlines may have different requirements. Information is correct at the time of writing; travellers should check the requirements for all countries on their itinerary before departure. We accept no liability for any inconvenience or loss arising from changes to these requirements.
Visas
Antarctica does not issue visas. Travellers must meet the visa requirements of the countries used to reach and leave Antarctica, most commonly Argentina or Chile. Requirements depend on nationality and itinerary.
Visits to Antarctica must be appropriately authorised under the Antarctic Treaty system. Passengers travelling on an organised expedition are normally covered by permits or authorisations arranged by their tour operator and should confirm this with the operator before departure. Independent expeditions may require authorisation from the relevant national authority well before travel.
This page reflects our understanding of current rules for the most common types of travel to the said country. However, please note that each authority sets and forces entry rules, hence we strongly recommend that you verify critical information with the relevant embassy before travel.
Embassies and tourist offices
International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators in the USA
Telephone:
Website: https://iaato.org
Address: Box 302, 11 South Angell Street, Providence, 02906,
Opening times:
British Antarctic Survey in the UK
Telephone: +44 1223 221400
Website: https://www.bas.ac.uk
Address: Madingley Road, High Cross, Cambridge, CB3 0ET,
Opening times:
