South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Invitation To Tender

October 03, 2025

The Government of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands invites tenders for the Time Charter of a UK-flagged Patrol, Security and Fisheries Protection Vessel (FPV).

The FPV will be required to fulfil a multi-purpose role in the Scotia Sea region of the Southern Ocean, with primary functions including patrol and fisheries protection, alongside additional responsibilities related to transportation, security, and scientific support.

Entry Permit Scheme Launch For 2025-26 Tourism Season

August 11, 2025

The Government of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands are pleased to announce that from today we will be accepting applications for Entry Permit Scheme for all who wish to visit South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands.

The vast majority of people entering South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands for work or visitor purposes will now require an Entry Permit.

Permits can be accessed through a portal on the GSGSSI website.

New Terrestrial Protected Areas Research and Monitoring Plan

June 20, 2025

GSGSSI is pleased to announce the publication of a new Terrestrial Protected Areas Research and Monitoring Plan to guide scientific activities that will contribute to the sustainable management and regulation of these unique and awe-inspiring islands.