Travel to AntarcticaUpdated 3 years ago

Some Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is a visa required to travel to Antarctica?

A: No visa is required for Antarctica, however, you do need to travel with a valid passport and depending upon what country you are transiting enroute, and what country's passport you hold, you may need a visa or transit visa for that country. Please check with us at [email protected]

Q: Are there any separate countries in Antarctica?

A: There are no countries in Antarctica, although seven nations claim different parts of it: New Zealand, Australia, France, Norway, the United Kingdom, Chile, and Argentina. The Antarctic also includes island territories within the Antarctic Convergence.

The Antarctic Treaty was signed in Washington on 1 December 1959 by the twelve nations that had been active during the International Geophysical Year, known as IGY (Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Chile, France, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States and USSR).

Antarctica is not a country: it has no government and no indigenous population. Instead, the entire continent is set aside as a scientific preserve. The Antarctic Treaty, which came into force in 1961, enshrines an ideal of intellectual exchange. Military activity is banned, as is prospecting for minerals.

Q: Are there any restrictions due to COVID-19?

A: Yes. For more info please see : https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Antarctica.html