Stanley (Falkland Islands) - Clearance
Stanley is the only Port of Entry to and from the Falkland Islands.
See the main Formalities page for the full details for clearance.
Both the Customs & Immigration Department and Harbor Authorities require at least 24 hours notice of any vessel’s arrival, except in an emergency.
Any vessel entering or leaving the port MUST report via VHF Channel 10 or 16 before crossing the reporting line. The Reporting Line is a line joining the positions 51° 31’S 57° 44’W (Volunteer Point) and 51° 41’S 57° 43’W (Cape Pembroke). This line forms the outer limit of Berkeley Sound and Port William.
Be prepared to anchor if you have not made prior berthing arrangements with either Port Control or Customs on VHF Channels 10 or 16.
If it is too rough, anchor off and the Government official who deals with both Immigration and Customs will usually come to be vessel. The most sheltered spot from all directions except the east is just past the butchery where you can use the beach (covered at high tide) or the slipway to land a dinghy.
Last updated: July 2024.
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There is also the Falkland sailing Club, super well run by Bob and Janet. Before arriving best contact them by mail bob.janet@horizon.co.fk. we stayed for more than 4 months there and was one of our best stops. Perfect stop-over to go south