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 2010

(GSGSSI guide and good practice for those planning to visit.)

Post-Visit Report Form

Download: Electronic Post-Visit Report form 2009 - word format

(To be completed by the Expedition Leader for every voyage and is to be submitted to the Government Officer at King Edward Point within 30 days of the end of the voyage.)

Visitor Application Forms

Permission is required from the Commissioner for all visits to South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands. Applications should be made in writing by completing the appropriate downloadable form. Travel to the Island should not be undertaken without having first obtained official approval. Completed Visitor Application Forms are to be returned to the Office of the Commissioner, Government SGSSI no later than 60 days before the intended visit.

All those wishing to visit South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands must complete a Visitor Application Form. Individual tourists or visitors on cruise ships, yachts or expeditions need not complete this form providing their organisers have done so.

Download: Visitor Application Forms (2010) - Word format

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

Husvik Manager's Villa

Subject to meeting strict criteria, research groups may be permitted to use the Husvik Manager's Villa.

Download: Application procedures for use of the former Whaling Station Manager's Villa at Husvik.

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.