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COUNTRY INTELLIGENCE · EVIDENCE AND PROVENANCE
British Indian Ocean TerritoryTravel & Deployment
Health, security and operational guidance for travellers and humanitarian personnel.
Latest evidence recorded: 2026-10-10
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Current Context
Humanitarian
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General Travel Guidance
General destination information is supplementary. Community-maintained sources are not official health, entry, clinical, or security advice. Review each original source before relying on it.
British Indian Ocean Territory: supplementary destination context
The British Indian Ocean Territory, also known as the Chagos Islands, is centrally located in the Indian Ocean, south of the Maldives, about halfway between Madagascar and Indonesia. The main island, Diego Garcia, is a military facility off limits to anyone not on official duty, but some of the uninhabited outer islands can be visited by independent yachters with advance permission. To quote the British Indian Ocean Territory travel advice through the British Foreign Office: "The British Indian Ocean Territory is not a tourist destination. Access is restricted and a permit is required in advance of travel. There are no commercial flights and permits are only issued to yachts in safe passage. Access to Diego Garcia is only permitted to those with connections to the military facility." In 2024, Britain announced that the Chagos Islands except Diego Garcia would be handed over to Mauritius.
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Before You Go
Use this general checklist alongside current advice from qualified health professionals and the authorities responsible for your destination.
- Check that travel documents and required permits are current.
- Review routine vaccination status with a qualified travel-health clinician.
- Confirm health insurance and medical evacuation coverage where relevant.
- Plan access to regular medicines and carry appropriate prescription documentation.
- Share emergency contacts, communication arrangements, and a contingency plan.
Vaccinations
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Entry Health Requirements
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Current Health Risks
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Malaria & Vector-Borne Risk
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Current Outbreaks
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Conflict & Security
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Humanitarian Situation
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Healthcare Access
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Environmental Risks
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Emergency & Practical Information
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Provenance
Sources & Verification
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Official travel-health references
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