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Travel advice for British Indian Ocean Territory

Governments advise normal precautions or care
Every government's levelOf the 2 governments, 2 advise normal precautions.
2 normal
Places named by governmentsOuter islandsDiego GarciaGulf of Aden
2governments advising
0strongest level held, normal precautions
8 Aprlatest change (United Kingdom)
-no monthly arrivals series held

What each government says

Its level on one scale, its own wording, and a summary of its advice written from its own text

Hong Kong0Normal precautions
Hk level 0

Hong Kong advises normal precautions for British Indian Ocean Territory.

Level since 29 Apr 2022
United Kingdom0Normal precautions
No warning

The British Indian Ocean Territory is not a tourist destination and requires a permit. Yacht crews need a mooring permit for the outer islands, applied for at least six weeks ahead with insurance. Medical facilities are limited, with no hospitals or air ambulances, and evacuations take 24 to 72 hours to organise. Terrorism cannot be ruled out, and piracy is a risk in the Gulf of Aden.

Outer islandsDiego GarciaGulf of Aden
Level since 29 Oct 2026, summary 3 Nov 2026

Changes by month

Last 12 months

HighMediumLowNoneNew

What changed

The latest 12 of 16; arrivals beside each, not as its cause

8 Apr 2024United KingdomThe British Indian Ocean Territory travel advice was rewritten to improve readability and ease of understanding.none
22 Jun 2023United KingdomFCDO added information about global terrorism risks to British nationals abroad.low
19 May 2023United KingdomEntry guidance now includes updated information on vaccination requirements for the British Indian Ocean Territory.medium
15 Jun 2022United KingdomThe British Indian Ocean Territory's quarantine requirements were updated.medium
18 May 2022United KingdomMinimum quarantine requirements for entry to the British Indian Ocean Territory were updated.medium
22 Jul 2021United KingdomUpdated guidance covers social distancing, positive-test procedures, and yacht permits in the British Indian Ocean Territory.medium
24 Jun 2021United KingdomThe British Indian Ocean Territory will move to England's green list; requirements still need checking for entry to each UK nation.medium
31 Mar 2021United KingdomUK Emergency Travel Documents are not accepted for entry to or exit from the British Indian Ocean Territory.medium
16 Jan 2021United KingdomUK arrivals from the British Indian Ocean Territory on or after 4am on 18 January must self-isolate unless they have a valid exemption.medium
4 Dec 2020United KingdomHealthcare information for the British Indian Ocean Territory was updated.low
27 Jul 2020United KingdomUpdate to information on international travel to and from Diego Garcia. ('Coronavirus' section)new
24 Jul 2020United KingdomFrom 24 July, the British Indian Ocean Territory is exempt from the FCO advice against all non-essential international travel. This is based on the current assessment of COVID-19 risksnew
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