Falkland Islands Suspend New Permanent Residence Applications Under Section 18 Until August 2027
What changed
The Falkland Islands Government has released its 2026 legal updates. These updates include a new immigration order. This order stops the normal way to get a permanent residence permit under section 18 of the Immigration Ordinance 1999. The Immigration (Suspension of Section 18 - Immigration Ordinance 1999) Order 2026 (SR&O No. 11 of 2026) was made on 31 July 2026. It was published on 6 August 2026. It started on 1 September 2026. It stops the Principal Immigration Officer from taking applications for permanent residence under section 18 while this stop is in place. The stop will stay until 31 August 2027. It could end earlier if the government cancels it. It is important to know that this does not stop all ways to get permanent residence in the Falkland Islands. The Order clearly states that the stop to section 18 does not affect permanent residence permits given under sections 18AA or 18BB of the Immigration Ordinance.
Published 6 Aug 2026Effective 1 Sept 2026falklands.gov.fk