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Falkland Islands (Malvinas) Travel Health Guide

Low risk

Falkland Islands (Malvinas) carries a CDC Level 1 travel health notice. No malaria risk. Key travel vaccines: COVID-19, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B.

Overall risk

Low risk

Malaria

None

Best time to visit

Year-round

Recommended vaccines

Routine vaccines

Stay up-to-date on routine vaccines including chickenpox, tetanus, flu, MMR, polio, and shingles before traveling.

Recommended

COVID-19

Stay up-to-date with COVID-19 vaccines before traveling.

Recommended

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A vaccine is recommended for all travelers to Falkland Islands. Special dosing applies for infants and high-risk travelers.

Recommended

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B vaccine is recommended for all unvaccinated travelers to Falkland Islands.

Recommended

Measles

Measles cases are rising worldwide. Get MMR vaccine at least 2 weeks before travel. Infants 6-11 months need special early dosing.

Recommended

Typhoid

Typhoid vaccine is recommended for most travelers, especially if staying with friends/relatives or visiting smaller cities or rural areas.

Recommended

Rabies

Rabid dogs are uncommon in Falkland Islands, but rabies vaccines may only be available in larger medical facilities. Consult your doctor about pre-exposure vaccination based on your activities.

Situational

Yellow Fever

Yellow fever vaccine is not recommended and not required for entry to Falkland Islands.

Situational

Disease risks

Emergency numbers

Police

999

Medical / Ambulance

999

Fire

999

U.S. Embassy

+44-20-7008-5000

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Sources: CDC Travelers' Health · WHO International Travel and Health. Last updated 2026-07-31. Health conditions and entry rules change — verify with the CDC, WHO and your destination’s authorities before travel. This page is informational and not a substitute for advice from a travel-medicine provider.