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British Indian Ocean Territory: Travel guide, visas and free housing · 2026

The British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) is a British Overseas Territory situated in the Indian Ocean.

British Indian Ocean Territory · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)No restrictionsNo travel restrictions in force.
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Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice

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