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Território Britânico do Oceano Índico: o que saber antes da viagem

O essencial

  • 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 e vistos

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.

Validade do passaporte: UK advice: at least 6 months after arrival and 2 blank pages.

Verificado em 30 de outubro de 2026 · Fontes: biot.gov.io ↗, gov.uk ↗, cnrj.cnic.navy.mil ↗

Dinheiro

Dinheiro e cartão são comuns. Cartões raramente aceitos.

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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.

Verificado em 30 de outubro de 2026 · Fontes: cnrj.cnic.navy.mil ↗, biot.gov.io ↗

Regras e proibições

Leis que turistas violam sem saber

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

Verificado em 30 de outubro de 2026 · Fontes: biot.gov.io ↗, biot.gov.io ↗

Cultura e roupas

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

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

Verificado em 30 de outubro de 2026 · Fontes: 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.

Mês a mês
  • janeiro: Jan: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • fevereiro: Feb: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • março: Mar: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • abril: Apr: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • maio: May: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • junho: Jun: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • julho: Jul: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • agosto: Aug: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • setembro: Sep: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • outubro: Oct: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • novembro: Nov: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • dezembro: Dec: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.

Melhor época: Choose dates for your route using local forecasts and road-condition advice.

Verificado em 30 de outubro de 2026 · Fontes: biot.gov.io ↗

O que levar

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

Prático

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

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

Trânsito: pela direita

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

Verificado em 30 de outubro de 2026 · Fontes: biot.gov.io ↗, gov.uk ↗

As regras de entrada mudam. Antes da viagem, consulte o site da embaixada ou do serviço de imigração do país.