Information for Visitors to South Georgia

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Information for Visitors to South Georgia

The information in this downloadable booklet is intended to assist ALL those wishing to visit South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands (SGSSI). Of necessity, there are certain guidelines that must be observed. These are designed to ensure that you enjoy your stay without causing damage to the wildlife and the environment. Please study and follow these regulations with care.

Download: Information for Visitors to South Georgia 2011 [pdf, 1.4mb].

Visit Application Forms

You can download the SGSSI Visit Application Forms 2011 [doc, 1Mb].

(Note that this is a single document now and includes the 'Visit Application Form', the 'Post Visit Report Form' and the 'Official Place-Names List for approved SG visitor sites'.)

Visit Permit Holder Landing Declaration

Download the Permit Holder Landing Declaration [doc, 0.024Mb].

Private Vessel Observer Coverage Requirements

Under the revised Tourism Management Policy document, tighter restrictions have been placed on site access for private vessels carrying more than 10 persons on board (including employed crew). Such vessels may be required to carry an approved observer, depending on the proposed itinerary. (Note that this policy only applies to privately owned vessels such as private yachts, commercial vessels carrying fee paying passengers are administered separately).

List of approved private vessel observers: here.

Download: Requirements for private vessel observer coverage

Mouse ID Request

It is extremely important for the Government to know where SG mice are so that their impact can be managed to the best of our ability. GSGSSI would be extremely grateful for the assistance of visitors in reporting potential sightings. Further details on how to help here.