BIOT (Chagos) - Update History

Jun 07, 2025
  • June 2025:  Note added on finalisation of transfer of sovereignty to Mauritius.
  • March 2025: Alert added re. delays in processing with official response from BIOT and clearance updated.
  • December 2024:  Latest news update re the Mauritius Prime Minister's reservation about the deal.
  • October 2024:  Alert added that UK is handing the Chagos Islands back to Mauritius.
  • July 2024:  Updated with new permit fee applicable from July 1, 2024.
  • June 2024:  Email address and Fees update by BIOT Administration Office, London.
  • July 2021: Covid protocols streamlined and updated and all Formalities confirmed as up to date by BIOTA.
  • July 2021: Vandalism warning notice posted as requested by BIOT Administration.
  • February 2021: Covid protocols updated now BIOT open.
  • March 2020: Covid protocols added to biosecurity.
  • January 2019: Update to BIOT links and add to Restrictions.
  • May 2018: All formalities, fees, restrictions etc updated with new regulations.
  • July 2017: Formalities checked.
  • June 2016: Further updates and new BIOT website details from BIOTA.
  • June 2016: Changed maximum size of attachments to emails to 5.0Mb.
  • March 2016: FCO note about visits added to Clearance.
  • July 2015: Information updated and confirmed by BIOTA. Useful application hints provided by Jason Trautz of SY YOLO.
  • July 2015: Publications updated.
  • January 2014: Links and formalities updated.
  • July 2012: All information for Chagos and links updated from BIOT website.

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