Visa to British IOT for citizens of USA
Entry is not allowed without prior visa
A special permit is necessary for travel.
About
British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) is an overseas territory of the United Kingdom, located in the Indian Ocean midway between Africa and Indonesia. The largest and most significant island in this territory is Diego Garcia.
The territory's economy is minimal, primarily limited to providing services and support for the military facility on Diego Garcia. The U.S. military base on the island plays a crucial role in regional security, with no commercial industry present.
There is no indigenous population within the British Indian Ocean Territory. The primary languages used in official and operational contexts are English, due to the presence of military personnel and contractors.
The British Indian Ocean Territory consists of over 50 small islands and atolls, with the environment being largely protected for conservation. The territory's natural resources include rich marine life and coral reefs, though development is restricted to preserve this biodiversity.
The islands have a limited history of human habitation, with former Chagossian residents displaced in the late 1960s and early 1970s. BIOT is known more for its contemporary strategic importance rather than historical or cultural landmarks.
