You need a visa for South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands if you have a Sahrawi passport

These visas exist for South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, but they cannot be applied for online with Sahrawi nationality. Tell us about your trip and we will come back with the options and a price.

Travelling to South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands

Visa required

Frequently asked questions

Do Sahrawi citizens need a visa for South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands?

Yes. Sahrawi citizens need a visa for South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands. It is not available online — the application goes through an embassy or consulate.

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What South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

Valid passport with 6+ months validity beyond departure
Confirmed expedition cruise or private yacht booking
Travel insurance with emergency medical evacuation
Landing fee payment (approximately 140 GBP per person)
Biosecurity declaration and boot cleaning compliance
Expedition cruise operator permit coordination

A look at South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands

Salisbury Plain — Home to one of the world's largest king penguin colonies
King Edward Point — The territory's administrative center and research hub
Biosecurity protocols protect South Georgia's recovering ecosystem
Grytviken — Historic whaling station and Sir Ernest Shackleton's final resting place