Travel Information From British Indian Ocean Territory to Christmas Island

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Routine Vaccines

Make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines before every trip. Some of these vaccines include

• Chickenpox (Varicella)
• Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis
• Flu (Influenza)
• Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR)
• Polio
• Shingles

COVID-19

All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines.

Hepatitis A

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to Christmas Island.
Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated against Hepatitis A. The dose does not count toward the routine 2-dose series.
Travelers allergic to a vaccine component or who are younger than 6 months should receive a single dose of immune globulin, which provides effective protection for up to 2 months depending on dosage given.
Unvaccinated travelers who are over 40 years old, immunocompromised, or have chronic medical conditions planning to depart to a risk area in less than 2 weeks should get the initial dose of vaccine and at the same appointment receive immune globulin.

Hepatitis B

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers of all ages to Christmas Island.

Measles

Infants 6 to 11 months old traveling internationally should get 1 dose of measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine before travel. This dose does not count as part of the routine childhood vaccination series.

Typhoid

Recommended for most travelers, especially those staying with friends or relatives or visiting smaller cities or rural areas.

Required if traveling from a country with risk of YF virus transmission and ≥1 year of age, including transit >12 hours in an airport located in a country with risk of YF virus transmission. This requirement excludes Galápagos Islands in Ecuador.

You will need 6 months validity remaining on your passport from the date of entry.

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Flying Fish Cove

Flying Fish Cove is the capital city and main settlement of Australia's Christmas Island. Although it was originally named after British survey-ship Flying-Fish, many maps simply label it "The Settlement". It was the first British settlement on the island, established in 1888.

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Crime in Christmas Island

Christmas Island is a territory of Australia located in the Indian Ocean. Like Cocos Islands, it is generally considered a safe destination for travelers. However, as with any destination, there are some crime risks that travelers should be aware of.

The most common crime on Christmas Island is theft, particularly of unsecured property such as rental bicycles or unlocked accommodation. It is important to always lock up your belongings and accommodation when leaving, and to secure any rental equipment.

Another risk to be aware of is drug-related crime. The possession, use, or trafficking of illegal drugs is strictly prohibited in Australia and can result in severe penalties. Travelers should also be cautious of accepting drinks from strangers or leaving drinks unattended, as drink spiking can occur.

In addition, Christmas Island is home to a detention center for asylum seekers, which can sometimes result in protests and demonstrations. Travelers should avoid these areas and any large gatherings to avoid getting caught up in any potential unrest.

Overall, while crime risks on Christmas Island are relatively low, it's always a good idea to exercise caution and take necessary precautions to ensure a safe and enjoyable trip.

• The most common religion in Christmas Island is Islam and Buddhism
• Don't touch anyone’s head.
• Don't necessarily stand in front of seated people - it’s considered rude.
• Don't enter someone’s house without removing the shoes.

Do I need travel insurance to travel to Christmas Island?

Travel insurance is very important when traveling overseas. We strongly recommend that you take out cover to travel to Christmas Island. You can usually take out single trip or annual multi-trip cover to give you peace of mind should anything happen.

It can be a better and cheaper option to take annual multi-trip cover as it usually covers any number of trips taken in one year with a maximum of up to around 60 days away per trip.

We work with the top names in the industry and have already pre-selected the easiest, cheapest and best quality travel insurance on the market to save you time and money trying to find the best cover.

Travel insurance typically covers the following; however, you can tailor a policy to suit your needs depending on where you are traveling to, your activities and how long you are away.

• Medical Expenses
  Medical treatment can be extremely costly and add up very quickly, and include Overnight stays in hospital, minor or major surgery, accident and emergency treatment, drugs, COVID-19 treatment, journey home if you cannot use the original ticket, dental treatment, and many more unexpected expenses.
• Baggage and personal belongings
  If your baggage is lost, stolen, damaged or delayed it is extremely frustrating. If you must buy new clothes, toiletry products or personal belongings it can be very expensive and time consuming.
• Cancellation
  Sometimes due to unforeseen circumstances you may need to cancel your trip. This could be due to several reasons such as illness, injury, a bereavement or many other scenarios. Usually airlines, tour operators and hotels have large cancellation fees, so buying travel insurance that covers this is recommended.

Health Care

Citizens of those countries can receive emergency medical treatment under Medicare.

Health Risk

Caused by bacteria of the genus Leptospira.

Caused by Mosquito bite.

Less commonly, being around someone sick with hantavirus.

Caused from an infected and contagious person coughing, speaking, or singing.