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Travelling to Antarctica

These pages provide information on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office's advice to travellers thinking of heading South and a detailed explanation of how you can obtain permits for expeditions and what is expected of a responsible Antarctic voyager.

Travel to Antarctica

The UK supports safe and environmentally sustainable tourism in Antarctica. Last year British nationals comprised the third highest nationality of visitors to Antarctica.

Permits for expeditions

Information on obtaining permits to visit Antarctica for scientific or other professional purposes

   

Polar Regions

More information on the Polar Regions