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Brits Indische Oceaanterritorium: wat je moet weten voor vertrek

Het belangrijkste

  • 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.

Inreis en 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.

Geldigheid paspoort: UK advice: at least 6 months after arrival and 2 blank pages.

Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: biot.gov.io ↗, gov.uk ↗, cnrj.cnic.navy.mil ↗

Geld

Contant en pinnen zijn allebei gangbaar. Kaarten worden zelden geaccepteerd.

Apple Pay — geen gegevens · Google Pay — geen gegevens

  • 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.

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Regels en verboden

Wetten die reizigers onbewust overtreden

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

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Cultuur en kleding

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

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

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Klimaat

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.

Per maand
  • januari: Jan: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • februari: Feb: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • maart: Mar: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • april: Apr: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • mei: 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.
  • augustus: 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.
  • december: Dec: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.

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

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Wat mee te nemen

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

Praktisch

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

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

Verkeer: rechts rijden

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

Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: biot.gov.io ↗, gov.uk ↗

Inreisregels veranderen. Controleer vóór de reis de website van de ambassade of immigratiedienst van het land.