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Territorio Británico del Océano Índico: qué saber antes del viaje

Lo esencial

  • 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.

Entrada y visados

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.

Validez del pasaporte: UK advice: at least 6 months after arrival and 2 blank pages.

Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: biot.gov.io ↗, gov.uk ↗, cnrj.cnic.navy.mil ↗

Dinero

Se usan tanto efectivo como tarjetas. Las tarjetas se aceptan poco.

Apple Pay — sin datos · Google Pay — sin datos

  • 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.

Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: cnrj.cnic.navy.mil ↗, biot.gov.io ↗

Normas y prohibiciones

Leyes que los viajeros incumplen sin saberlo

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

Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: biot.gov.io ↗, biot.gov.io ↗

Cultura y ropa

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

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

Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: gov.uk ↗

Clima

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.

Mes a mes
  • enero: Jan: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • febrero: Feb: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • marzo: Mar: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • abril: Apr: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • mayo: May: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • junio: Jun: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • julio: Jul: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • agosto: Aug: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • septiembre: Sep: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • octubre: Oct: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • noviembre: Nov: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • diciembre: Dec: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.

Mejor temporada: Choose dates for your route using local forecasts and road-condition advice.

Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: biot.gov.io ↗

Qué llevar

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

Práctico

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

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

Circulación: por la derecha

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

Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: biot.gov.io ↗, gov.uk ↗

Las normas de entrada cambian. Antes del viaje, consulta la web de la embajada o del servicio de inmigración del país.