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You do not need a visa for British Indian Ocean Territory if you have a Cook Islander passport

No visa needed

Cook Islander citizens can enter British Indian Ocean Territory without applying for a visa in advance. Check your passport validity and any onward-travel requirements before you fly.

Travelling to British Indian Ocean Territory Visa-free

Frequently asked questions

No. Cook Islander citizens can enter British Indian Ocean Territory without applying for a visa in advance.

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What British Indian Ocean Territory may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

  • Passport valid 6+ months with 4 blank pages
  • Detailed purpose of visit documentation
  • Complete vessel/transport arrangements
  • Comprehensive medical and evacuation insurance
  • Environmental bond payment required
  • Self-sufficient supplies for entire visit

A look at British Indian Ocean Territory

  • Aerial view of Diego Garcia atoll showing the distinctive horseshoe shape and lagoon of the Chagos Archipelago
    Diego Garcia Atoll — The primary military installation in the British Indian Ocean Territory
  • Private sailing yacht anchored in the turquoise lagoon waters of an outer Chagos island
    Outer Islands — Limited yacht anchorage permitted in designated areas only
  • Pristine coral reef teeming with tropical fish in the crystal-clear waters of the Chagos Marine Protected Area
    Chagos Marine Protected Area — Among the world's most pristine coral ecosystems
  • Pristine white sand beach with crystal-clear shallow waters on an uninhabited Chagos outer island
    Outer Chagos Islands — Remote and uninhabited atolls with untouched beaches

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