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British Territory in the Indian Ocean

Vaccinations British Indian Ocean Territory

Planning a trip to the British Territory in the Indian Ocean soon? Preparing well can help make your holiday enjoyable and safe. It is important to note that visiting the British Indian Ocean Territory carries certain health risks, so vaccinations are recommended and may even be mandatory. The vaccinations you will need depend on factors such as the regions you will be visiting and the length of your stay. Simply make an appointment with us to get personalised travel advice.

The British Indian Ocean Territory, also known as BIOT, is a British overseas territory located in the Indian Ocean, between Tanzania and Indonesia, below the Maldives. Since 1976, the BIOT still only consists of the six main islands of the Chagos Archipelago, with the largest island being Diego Garcia. Diego Garcia has a British-American military base. Although it is a British territory, the currency used is the US Dollar. There are no roads on the islands, and people mainly get around by bicycle.

For personalised travel advice and vaccinations, come see our travel nurses at KLM Health Services. They are ready to assist you. Keep an eye on the current safety situation at your destination and read our travel tips.

  • globe Asia
  • partly_cloudy_day Tropical oceanic climate
  • rainy 209 days per year
  • flight_takeoff Best time to travel is anytime of the year

Mandatory vaccinations

None

Health risks and recommended vaccinations

MMRTyphoid feverChikungunyaDengue feverDTPHepatitis AHepatitis BZika virus
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