Antarctica Passport & Visa Requirements

Antarctica Visa Requirements

British citizens do not need a visa for holidays in Antarctica and the British Antarctic Territory.

Passport Validity for Antarctica Travel

You must have a valid passport to enter Antarctica. It should be valid for the duration of your stay.

Other Key Entry Information

Anyone on a British expedition to Antarctica must apply for a permit from the Polar Regions Department of the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). This will usually be arranged by your tour operator.

For the most up-to-date travel information, please visit the FCDO website.

Antarctica holiday ideas

A few suggestions to get the holiday planning process started

  • One Country Argentina – Chile – Antarctica – Buenos Aires – El Calafate – Torres del Paine National Park – Antarctic Peninsula

    An Adventure to the Ends of the Earth - From Patagonia to Antarctica

    Journey from Argentina and Chile to Antarctica on this epic 17-day adventure at the edge of the world

    17 days, from £21800 to £28300

  • One Country Antarctica – Argentina – Buenos Aires – Ushuaia – Falkland Islands – South Georgia – South Shetland Islands

    The Ultimate Antarctic Cruise - From the Falklands to the South Shetland Islands

    Venture into the icy expanse of the Antarctic Peninsula on this epic 24-day expedition

    24 days, from £22450 to £29150

  • One Country Chile – Santiago – Punta Arenas – Antarctica – Casablanca

    Compact Antarctica - Polar Exploration & Chilean Stopovers

    Combine a compact Antarctica cruise with culture-rich stays in Chile on this two-week adventure

    14 days, from £23650 to £30700