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gentine governments. To settle the lingering controversy, the Falklands held a referen-
dum on its political status in March, 2013, when 99% of voters supported continuing
British rule. Relations with Argentina remain cool, with most South American trade go-
ing via Chile.
Visas & Documents
Visitors from Britain and Commonwealth countries, the EU, North America, Mercosur
countries and Chile don't need visas. If coming from another country, check with the
British consulate in that country. All nationalities must carry a valid passport, an onward
ticket and proof of sufficient funds (credit cards are fine) and pre-arranged accommoda-
tions. In practice, those who arrive on the islands without prebooked accommodations
are held in the arrivals area of the airport while rooms are found for them.
Money
There's no ATM on the Falklands and only one bank in Stanley, though credit and debit
cards are widely accepted. Pounds sterling and US dollars in cash or travelers checks are
readily accepted, but the exchange rate for US currency is poor. Don't bother changing to
Falkland pounds (FK£). In peak season, expect to spend US$150 to US$350 per day, not
including airfare; less if camping or staying in self-catering cottages.
Information
Visit Stanley's Jetty Visitors Centre ( 22215; info@falklandislands.com; 10am-5pm
Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm Sat, 10am-4pm Sun) , at the public jetty on Ross Rd. The Visitor Accom-
modation Guide lists lodgings and campgrounds. For trip planning, see the essential web-
site Falkland Islands Tourism ( www.falklandislands.com ) . In the UK, contact Falkland
House ( 020-7222-2542; www.falklands.gov.fk/self-governance/london-office ; 14 Broadway,
London SW1H 0BH) .
Getting There & Away
From South America, LanChile ( www.lan.com ) flies to Mt Pleasant International Airport
(MPA; near Stanley) every Saturday from Santiago, Chile, via Puerto Montt, Punta Aren-
as and - one Saturday each month - Río Gallegos, Argentina. Round-trip fares are
CH$435,000 from Punta Arenas with advance booking.
From RAF Brize Norton ( www.raf.mod.uk/rafbrizenorton ) , in Oxfordshire, England,
there are regular Royal Air Force flights to Mt Pleasant (18 hours, including a two-hour
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