South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands
South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands is a British Overseas Territory in the southern Atlantic Ocean. Stunningly beautiful and rugged, this island wildlife sanctuary, once visited, is not easily forgotten. Its snow covered peaks, blue glacier ice and emerald green bays are breathtaking sights.
It is a real “oasis” in the stormy southern oceans and is home to amazing wildlife like penguins, albatrosses, seals, whales and petrels.
The South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands Laws site can be accessed here.
Latest News
Read the past Government of South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands’ (GSGSSI) latest news and updates here.
Discovery Investigations – 100 Years Of Marine Science Stamp Release
December 18, 2025
Today, the Government of South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands is delighted to release a stamp set to commemorate the Discovery Investigations. Two-hundred and fifty years ago Captain James Cook landed at Possession Bay and took possession of South Georgia, in the name of King George III and his heirs. In this anniversary year we celebrate South Georgia and its change from a little known and little valued island to a thriving UK Overseas Territory which is globally renowned for championing science, conservation and sustainable management. Each set of stamps will focus on a different element of South Georgia and shine a light on both its history and its future.
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Publication Of The UK Overseas Territories Biodiversity Strategy
November 28, 2025
GSGSSI welcomes today’s publication of the UK OT biodiversity strategy which reaffirms the commitment of the UK government to work with OT territory governments to conserve, protect, and restore biodiversity in the Overseas Territories and to champion the benefits of nature. The GSGSSI was pleased to work with UK Government and its agencies to develop the OT biodiversity strategy and looks forward to working closely with them to achieve the strategy’s goals.
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Annual Visitor Report
November 19, 2025
The GSGSSI Annual Visitor Report has been published. This report covers the period from July 2024 to June 2025. This season saw 40 expedition cruise ships make 110 visits, and 7 yachts make 8 visits to South Georgia. A total of 15,853 passengers visited, and including all staff and crew on both cruise ships and yachts there was an overall total of 30,037 visitors.
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South Georgia Heritage Stamp Release
November 13, 2025
Today, the Government of South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands is delighted to release a stamp set to commemorate South Georgia Heritage. Two-hundred and fifty years ago Captain James Cook landed at Possession Bay and took possession of the island, in the name of King George III and his heirs. In this anniversary year we celebrate South Georgia and its change from a little known and little valued island to a thriving UK Overseas Territory which is globally renowned for championing science, conservation and sustainable management.
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Entry Permit Scheme – Update
October 28, 2025
The links to the guidance documents and support on the South Georgia entry permit system: eta.entry.gov.gs have now been fixed.
The Immigration team can be contacted directly via email at: immigration@gov.gs
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Len Featherstone
October 21, 2025
The Government of South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Len Featherstone in early October.
Len had a long and distinguished association with South Georgia, spending many months over the past two decades working in the waters around South Georgia and the Falkland Islands. He served as master and fishing master aboard the Falklands fishery protection vessel Dorada, operated by Byron Marine Ltd.
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The Commissioner was delighted to meet the @BAS_News scientists behind the research helping shape the government’s environmental management.
BAS and the government have a strong relationship, working together to protect South Georgia’s unique ecosystem.
#DiscoverSouthGeorgia
📜 Since 2005, @SouthGeorgiaHT has supported conservation and helped preserve South George’s deep history through the South Georgia Museum. The commissioner enjoyed meeting the passionate staff behind this vital work.
#DiscoverSouthGeorgia
💌 The Commissioner visited the post office - one of the world’s remotest - to post a card & meet our fantastic post officers! A popular spot for tourists, connecting visitors and personnel to loved ones with postcards from this beautiful territory.
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The Commissioner arrived to a smooth immigration process which now includes proof of entry permit as part of the new entry control system (ECS).
Funds raised from the new ECS is key in supporting the Government in achieving its sustainability goals 🌱
#DiscoverSouthGeorgia
The Commissioner of South Georgia is appointed by the Crown, responsible for good governance in the territory. He is looking forward to meeting the incredible teams on South Georgia and hearing about their work protecting this unique environment. #DiscoverSouthGeorgia
