ब्रिटिश हिंद महासागरीय क्षेत्र: यात्रा से पहले क्या जानें
सबसे ज़रूरी
- 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.
प्रवेश और वीज़ा
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.
पासपोर्ट की वैधता: UK advice: at least 6 months after arrival and 2 blank pages.
30 अक्टूबर 2026 को जाँचा गया · स्रोत: biot.gov.io ↗, gov.uk ↗, cnrj.cnic.navy.mil ↗
पैसे
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- 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.
30 अक्टूबर 2026 को जाँचा गया · स्रोत: cnrj.cnic.navy.mil ↗, biot.gov.io ↗
नियम और प्रतिबंध
कानून जो पर्यटक अनजाने में तोड़ते हैं
- Do not enter without a valid permit; yacht permits, when granted, cover specified outer-island anchorages and exclude Diego Garcia.
30 अक्टूबर 2026 को जाँचा गया · स्रोत: biot.gov.io ↗, biot.gov.io ↗
संस्कृति और पहनावा
धर्म: There is no permanent civilian population; this is a restricted-access territory.
पहनावा: Ask your hosts about appropriate clothing for community visits and religious sites.
30 अक्टूबर 2026 को जाँचा गया · स्रोत: gov.uk ↗
मौसम
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.
महीने के हिसाब से
- जनवरी: Jan: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
- फ़रवरी: Feb: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
- मार्च: Mar: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
- अप्रैल: Apr: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
- मई: May: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
- जून: Jun: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
- जुलाई: Jul: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
- अगस्त: Aug: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
- सितंबर: Sep: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
- अक्टूबर: Oct: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
- नवंबर: Nov: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
- दिसंबर: Dec: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
सबसे अच्छा मौसम: Choose dates for your route using local forecasts and road-condition advice.
30 अक्टूबर 2026 को जाँचा गया · स्रोत: biot.gov.io ↗
क्या ले जाएँ
- Copies of travel documents
- An adapter compatible with your accommodation
- Medicines with their prescription documents
काम की जानकारी
प्लग: Restricted facilities: confirm electrical needs with your official sponsor.
पानी: Use a safe drinking-water supply; ask locally before drinking tap water.
यातायात: दाईं ओर चलता है
बीमा: Entry permission requires appropriate medical and evacuation insurance plus accessible funds. Medical facilities and rescue services are very limited.
30 अक्टूबर 2026 को जाँचा गया · स्रोत: biot.gov.io ↗, gov.uk ↗
प्रवेश के नियम बदलते रहते हैं। यात्रा से पहले देश के दूतावास या आव्रजन विभाग की वेबसाइट देखें।