THE BRITISH INDIAN OCEAN TERRITORY

 

VISIT PERMIT REQUEST – YACHTS

(Form to be completed in English)

 

Name of Yacht
Registration Number
Port of Registration
Sailing Under the Flag of

 

 

ARRIVAL/ DEPARTURE INFORMATION

 

Arriving From
Date of intended Arrival (dd/mm/yy)
Permitted Mooring site(s) to be visited
Departing to
Date of intended Departure (dd/mm/yy)

 

 

CREW/ PASSENGERS

 

Name of Master (as shown in the passport)	Nationality	Date of Birth (dd/mm/yy)	Passport Number	Issue/ Expiry Date & Place of Issue
Master’s Email Address

 

Name(s) of Crew/ Passenger(s) (as shown in the passport)	Nationality	Date of Birth (dd/mm/yy)	Passport Number	Issue/ Expiry Date & Place of Issue

[Please continue on a separate sheet if required and attach to this form]

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

Purpose of Visit
Call Sign
Gross Registered Tonnage
Net Registered    Tonnage
Length
Beam
Draught
Colourings/Markings
Dive Equipment on Board?	NO      YES  → Are you aware of BIOT laws regarding diving?  NO      YES
Cargo
Animals
Firearms	NO      YES  →  BIOT firearms licence required

 

I hereby apply for a visit permit to the British Indian Ocean Territory.

 

I declare that the information given on this form is correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.

 

 

 

                       

               Signature                                                                                                                 Date

 

                                                                                                           

 

PROOF OF INSURANCE & MOORING FEES

 

You will need to provide us with proof of your travel insurance and sign the attached “declaration for yachts in BIOT waters” form.

 

Mooring Charges:         £100 per month (set rate)

 

Mooring fees are payable in advance by bank transfer only.

 

Bank Transfer Details:

Account Name: BIOT Revenue Account

Account No:                 00717735

Sort Code:                    16-00-38

IBAN:                          GB43RBOS16003800717735

BIC / Swift Code:         RBOS GB 2L

Address:                       The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, London Drummonds Branch, 49 Charing Cross, London, SW1A 2DX

Ref:                              Please use the name of your yacht as the reference

 

Confirmation of the transfer should be sent by fax to the:

Assistant Administrator, British Indian Ocean Territory, Fax Number:  + 44 (0) 20 7008 1589 or by e-mail to:            BIOTadmin@fco.gov.uk

 

Once the mooring fees have been received into the BIOT Revenue Account and the application has been approved, a permit covering the dates indicated will be issued. Please be aware that it may take several weeks to process your application.

 

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