The government of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands has announced new visitor permit fees and a streamlined digital portal for visiting vessels.
Key facts
- •New visitor permit fees take effect on July 1, 2026, covering the next three seasons.
- •Applications must be submitted and paid at least eight days before arrival to avoid a £50 late fee.
- •Visitor permits are valid for 40 days.
- •The new online portal for vessel registration and visit notifications is accessible at eta.entry.gov.gs.
- •Operators must register vessel details once per season through the new system.
The Commissioner of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands has released new visitor permit fees for the upcoming three seasons, effective July 1, 2026. Additionally, the government has launched a new online portal to manage visit notifications and vessel registrations for expedition cruise and yacht operators.
By the numbers
Permit Application Requirements
Under the Entry Control Ordinance 2022, fees must be paid before an application is considered. Applications must be submitted and paid at least eight days prior to the intended arrival date. If payment is not received by this deadline, a £50 late fee is applied to the application. Permits are valid for 40 days and can be purchased individually or in bulk by passengers, operators, or travel agents.
New Digital Portal for Operators
The new portal, located at eta.entry.gov.gs, replaces the previous booking process for expedition cruise and yacht operators. Operators are required to create an account to register their vessels once per season and manage individual visit notifications. The site also provides access to operator guidance, while general information regarding biosecurity and site guidelines remains available on the main government website.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by MercoPress.
