Licences & Permits
The Directorate of Policy, Economy & Corporate Services, through the Environment Department, is responsible for providing the following licences and permits:
- Research Licences
- for persons to conduct Environmental Research in the Falkland Islands
Please note for research which involves handling protected plant or animal species or you are considering studying nationally protected animals, applications will be considered by the Environmental Committee. It is suggested applications are submitted at least 8 weeks before Environmental Committee.
Environment committee dates for 2025 are: 04 April, 30 May, 05 September, and 05 December
- Section 9 Licence
- for applicants seeking a licence under Section 9 of the COWNO to conduct certain activities which contravene the Conservation of Wildlife and Nature Ordinance 1999
- Visitor permits
- for individuals and groups to visit and land on FIG owned Islands, other than Kidney Island
Information for Kidney Island can be found here: Kidney Island Information
- Licence to Collect Eggs from a Protected Species
- for persons to collect eggs (including penguin eggs) for human consumption
- Licence to Cull Protected Birds
- for permission for Farmers to shoot Turkey Vultures and Caranchos
Information can be gained by emailing the Environment Department at
Please note that you may be charged for certain licences/permits.
All completed forms must be sent to the Environment Department at email:
For more information, please contact the Environment Department on:
Phone: + 500 28449
Email: