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Britisches Territorium im Indischen Ozean: was man vor der Reise wissen sollte

Das Wichtigste

  • Not an ordinary tourist destination: new permit applications are paused except exceptional cases.
  • Outer-island yacht permission does not authorise Diego Garcia access.
  • No ordinary nationality-based tourist visa or visa-free rule is asserted in this guide.

Einreise und Visa

Restricted territory: This is not an ordinary tourist destination. BIOT has paused consideration of new entry-permit applications since 31 March 2026 except exceptional cases. Diego Garcia access is restricted to authorised official or mission-essential travel. Check the linked immigration guidance for other nationalities and purposes.

Gültigkeit des Reisepasses: UK advice: at least 6 months after arrival and 2 blank pages.

Geprüft am 30. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: biot.gov.io ↗, gov.uk ↗, cnrj.cnic.navy.mil ↗

Geld

Bargeld und Karten sind beide üblich. Karten werden selten akzeptiert.

Apple Pay — keine Daten · Google Pay — keine Daten

  • For authorised Diego Garcia personnel, the Navy describes US-dollar transactions, with some facilities taking cards and others cash. These facilities are not general tourist services; permit fees are charged separately in GBP.

Geprüft am 30. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: cnrj.cnic.navy.mil ↗, biot.gov.io ↗

Regeln und Verbote

Gesetze, gegen die Reisende unwissentlich verstoßen

  • Do not enter without a valid permit; yacht permits, when granted, cover specified outer-island anchorages and exclude Diego Garcia.

Geprüft am 30. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: biot.gov.io ↗, biot.gov.io ↗

Kultur und Kleidung

Religion: There is no permanent civilian population; this is a restricted-access territory.

Kleidung: Ask your hosts about appropriate clothing for community visits and religious sites.

Geprüft am 30. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: gov.uk ↗

Klima

BIOT-published research describes southeast trade winds May–September and a wetter northwest monsoon October–April. Marine forecasts and permit restrictions govern any authorised voyage.

Monat für Monat
  • Januar: Jan: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • Februar: Feb: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • März: Mar: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • April: Apr: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • Mai: May: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • Juni: Jun: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • Juli: Jul: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • August: Aug: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • September: Sep: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • Oktober: Oct: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • November: Nov: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • Dezember: Dec: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.

Beste Reisezeit: Choose dates for your route using local forecasts and road-condition advice.

Geprüft am 30. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: biot.gov.io ↗

Was einpacken

  • Copies of travel documents
  • An adapter compatible with your accommodation
  • Medicines with their prescription documents

Praktisches

Steckdosen: Restricted facilities: confirm electrical needs with your official sponsor.

Wasser: Use a safe drinking-water supply; ask locally before drinking tap water.

Verkehr: Rechtsverkehr

Versicherung: Entry permission requires appropriate medical and evacuation insurance plus accessible funds. Medical facilities and rescue services are very limited.

Geprüft am 30. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: biot.gov.io ↗, gov.uk ↗

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