Risk & operations
British Indian Ocean Territory Travel Advice: Access Restricted
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has published travel advice for the British Indian Ocean Territory. The advice says the territory is a British Overseas Territory and access is restricted; the British Indian Ocean Territory administration based in London has more information. It also says that if permission to travel is granted, travellers should research their destinations and get appropriate travel insurance, which should cover the itinerary, planned activities, and expenses in an emergency. The page shows the advice is still current at 8 September 2026, updated 8 April 2024, with the latest update noting the travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to re…
- Impact and considerations
- The core message is that access to the British Indian Ocean Territory is restricted, a direct entry constraint for business or official travellers planning to visit. The advice also specifies that if permission to travel is granted, insurance should cover the itinerary, planned activities, and expenses in an emergency…