French Southern & Antarctic Lands travel advice

Explore our complete guide to French Southern & Antarctic Lands with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for the French Southern & Antarctic Lands.

French Southern & Antarctic Lands travel guide - essential info

Below is a beginner's guide to the French Southern & Antarctic Lands with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.

French Southern and Antarctic Lands - quick facts
Time difference UK +5 hours
Language(s) French
Currency Euro
Driving side Right

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French Southern & Antarctic Lands weather

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The French Southern & Antarctic Lands weather guide shows long term monthly averages for Kerguelen.

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French Southern & Antarctic Lands travel advice

Check the latest travel advice on visiting the French Southern & Antarctic Lands from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.

No travel advice for the French Southern & Antarctic Lands is currently available.

Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around the French Southern & Antarctic Lands.

Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

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French Southern & Antarctic Lands travel health

Find out more about staying safe when travelling to the French Southern & Antarctic Lands with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.

No travel health information for the French Southern & Antarctic Lands is currently available.

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French Southern & Antarctic Lands covid live updates

Check the latest live updates on Covid-19 in the French Southern & Antarctic Lands with the vaccination requirements, current available statistics and up-to-date travel advice from government agencies.

No Covid-19 updates for the French Southern & Antarctic Lands are currently available.

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French Southern & Antarctic Lands travel features

Do you want to learn more about the French Southern & Antarctic Lands? Read our latest features covering travel tips and insider destination guides on where to go and what to do in the French Southern & Antarctic Lands.

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French Southern & Antarctic Lands FAQs

Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to the French Southern & Antarctic Lands including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.

Are there entry restrictions to the French Southern & Antarctic Lands due to Covid-19?

French Southern & Antarctic Lands is open for tourism from the UK. Access is only possible with special permission.

Do I need to quarantine in the UK if I travel from the French Southern & Antarctic Lands?

You do not need to quarantine on arrival in the UK from the French Southern & Antarctic Lands. The UK no longer requires a passenger locator form, Covid-19 test or proof of vaccination.

What is the time difference between the French Southern & Antarctic Lands and the UK?

The time difference between the French Southern & Antarctic Lands and the UK is UK time+5 hours.

What is the main language spoken in the French Southern & Antarctic Lands?

The main language spoken in the French Southern & Antarctic Lands is French.

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What is the currency in the French Southern & Antarctic Lands?

The currency in the French Southern & Antarctic Lands is the Euro (EUR).

Which side of the road do they drive on in the French Southern & Antarctic Lands?

They drive on the right side of the road in the French Southern & Antarctic Lands.

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