Do you need government clearance to go to Antarctica?

Since no country owns Antarctica, no visa is required. However, the countries that signed the Antarctic Treaty’s Protocol on Environment Protection require that visitors from those countries (including the USA, Canada, EU and Australia) need permission. This is nearly always through tour operators.

Who owns Antarctica land?

Antarctica doesn’t belong to anyone. There is no single country that owns Antarctica. Instead, Antarctica is governed by a group of nations in a unique international partnership. The Antarctic Treaty, first signed on December 1, 1959, designates Antarctica as a continent devoted to peace and science.

Can I immigrate to Antarctica?

Since no country owns Antarctica, no visa is required to travel there. If you are a citizen of a country that is a signatory of the Antarctic Treaty, you do need to get permission to travel to Antarctica. This is nearly always done through tour operators.

Is there an Antarctica passport?

The passport The Antarctica World Passport is a universal passport for a continent without borders, common good of humanity.

What is really going on in Antarctica?

WHAT IS REALLY GOING ON IN ANTARCTICA? After the end of World War II, top naval officer admiral Byrd set out on an expedition to Antarctica. Unable to find a passage inland, Byrd, who was also a pilot, decided to fly across the continent. What he described baffles people to this day.

Why do we have rules and regulations in Antarctica?

They are also there as a safeguard against stupidity. Its my belief that most people underestimate the potential for Antarctica to kill you. So having sane and sensible rules in place helps to protect humans from doing crazy things and then having to be rescued.

Is it illegal to visit Antarctica?

Visiting Antarctica is not restricted. Antarctica has a status slightly removed from that of Terra Nullius, thus no authority has the right to stop an individual of another country visiting the Continent. So your own country may restrict you, especially if they are signatories to one of the many treaties that exist.

Why are there no non-government Antarctic expeditions?

One of the reasons is that it is dangerous. The only non-government expedition I heard of was by the Cousteau Foundation, carying five children, each of a different continent, to sensibilise opinion on ecology and peace. They did not go to the Antarctica proper, probably no closer than the tip of the Antarctic Peninsula.