AustriaBritish Indian Ocean Territory: Visa required

AustriaBritish Indian Ocean Territory

Do Austria passport holders need a visa for British Indian Ocean Territory?

Visa required

Yes. Austria passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to British Indian Ocean Territory.

A visa must be obtained in advance, typically from an embassy or consulate, before travel.

Source: en.wikipedia.org (checked September 4, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-19

Visa-free access to British Indian Ocean Territory0 of 243 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? British Indian Ocean Territory passport holders visiting Austria: Visa-free.

Other visa-free destinations for Austria passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Austria passport holders need a visa for British Indian Ocean Territory?

Yes. Austria passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to British Indian Ocean Territory.

What currency is used in British Indian Ocean Territory?

United States dollar (USD).

How many countries can enter British Indian Ocean Territory without a visa?

0 of the 243 nationalities this site tracks can enter British Indian Ocean Territory visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Austria

Austria, formally the Republic of Austria, is a landlocked country in Central Europe, lying in the Eastern Alps. It is a federation of nine states, of which the capital Vienna is the most populous city and state. Austria is bordered by Germany to the northwest, the Czech Republic to the north, Slovakia to the northeast, Hungary to the east, Slovenia and Italy to the south, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the west. The country occupies an area of 83,879 km2 (32,386 sq mi) and has a population of about 9.2 million.

CapitalVienna

RegionCentral Europe

Population9.2M

Area83,871 km²

CurrencyEuro (1 USD ≈ 0.89 EUR)

LanguagesAustro-Bavarian German

Calling code+43

Drives on theright

TimezoneVienna (UTC+2)

Nearest airportVienna International Airport (VIE), 19 km

Emergency number112 / 120 / 122 / 123 / 133 / 140 / 144

UNESCO sites14

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$62,930 (2025)

Tourist arrivals15.1M (2020)

Climate in Vienna

Warmest August, coolest January, driest April, sunniest July. Best time to visit: July.

Monthly climate normals for Vienna, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	4.4°C	-2.2°C	18mm	156h
February	10.2°C	2.2°C	28mm	205h
March	11.5°C	1.8°C	34mm	287h
April	17.9°C	5.2°C	10mm	359h
May	18.7°C	9.4°C	93mm	330h
June	22.6°C	14.1°C	107mm	322h
July	26.3°C	15.7°C	68mm	383h
August	26.3°C	17.1°C	104mm	324h
September	21.8°C	12.4°C	98mm	284h
October	14.6°C	8°C	112mm	174h
November	8.8°C	3.1°C	22mm	159h
December	5.2°C	0.8°C	46mm	96h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Austria is a landlocked German-speaking country in Central Europe. Austria, along with neighbouring Switzerland, is the winter sports centre of Europe. However, it is just as popular for summer tourists who visit its historic cities and villages and hike in the magnificent scenery of the Alps. With more than 30 million arrivals (2023) and only about nine million inhabitants, it is one of the most visited countries in the world.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Altaussee salt mine
Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe
City of Graz – Historic Centre and Schloss Eggenberg
Fertö / Neusiedlersee Cultural Landscape
Frontiers of the Roman Empire – The Danube Limes (Western Segment)
Hallstatt-Dachstein Salzkammergut cultural landscape
Historic Centre of Vienna
Historic Centre of the City of Salzburg
Neusiedl Lake
Palace and gardens of Schönbrunn

Upcoming public holidays

October 26, 2026Nationalfeiertag

November 1, 2026Allerheiligen

December 8, 2026Mariä Empfängnis

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About British Indian Ocean Territory

The British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) is a British Overseas Territory situated in the Indian Ocean. The territory comprises the seven atolls of the Chagos Archipelago with over 1,000 individual islands, many very small, amounting to a total land area of 60 square kilometres. The largest and most southerly island is Diego Garcia, 27 square kilometres, the site of a Joint Military Facility of the United Kingdom and the United States. Official administration is remote from London, though the local capital is often regarded as being on Diego Garcia.

RegionEastern Africa

Area60 km²

CurrencyUnited States dollar (1 USD ≈ 1.00 USD)

LanguagesEnglish

Calling code+246

Drives on theright

Climate in British Indian Ocean Territory

Warmest April, coolest August, driest October, sunniest October. Best time to visit: April, May, June, August, September, October, November.

Monthly climate normals for British Indian Ocean Territory, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	27.9°C	26.1°C	404mm	268h
February	28.4°C	26.9°C	315mm	294h
March	28.5°C	26.6°C	258mm	309h
April	28.9°C	27.2°C	122mm	316h
May	28.5°C	26.7°C	209mm	315h
June	28.1°C	26.4°C	211mm	307h
July	27.6°C	26.2°C	251mm	255h
August	26.8°C	25.8°C	87mm	315h
September	27°C	25.8°C	49mm	347h
October	28°C	26.7°C	43mm	366h
November	28.1°C	26.3°C	238mm	305h
December	27.7°C	25.8°C	365mm	296h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

The British Indian Ocean Territory, also known as the Chagos Islands, is centrally located in the Indian Ocean, south of the Maldives, about halfway between Madagascar and Indonesia. The main island, Diego Garcia, is a military facility off limits to anyone not on official duty, but some of the uninhabited outer islands can be visited by independent yachters with advance permission.

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