• TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

    A UNITED KINGDOM OVERSEAS TERRITORY

As of 1 May 2022, a TCI Assured Travel authorization, insurance, and COVID-19 test is no longer required. All travelers aged 18 and above must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (present proof to your airline agent and local officials upon arrival).

IMMIGRATION & CUSTOMS

UPON ARRIVAL TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS

  • PASSPORTS

    All visitors must show a valid passport. You must also have a return or outbound ticket. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended departure date.

  • VISAS

    There are no visa requirements for USA or British passport holders.

  • FORMS

    Each person will need to complete an immigration form to be presented to an immigration officer. The head of each family will also be required to complete a customs form (C105). Your airline will provide the forms prior to landing. All forms must be completed in black or blue ink only.

  • DURATION

    Visitors are granted entry for 90 days. This may be extended by visiting an immigration office.

  • EMPLOYMENT

    Employment is prohibited with a tourist entry stamp.

  • CUSTOMS

    Goods intended to remain in the islands must be declared, and duty must be paid for anything over your limit. Firearms and other weapons are strictly prohibited without prior written authorization.

OTHER THINGS TO KNOW

GENERAL TURKS & CAICOS INFORMATION

  • PRIMARY LANGUAGE

    English.

  • CURRENCY

    The U.S. dollar is the accepted currency for Turks & Caicos.

  • DRIVING

    Vehicles drive on the left hand side of the road (as in Great Britain). However, many of the cars on the Islands are imported from the USA and have the drivers side on the left.

  • TIPPING

    s normally paid to waiters, taxi drivers, maids and porters at 15%.

  • TIME ZONE

    Daylight Saving Time (DST) is the year round time observed in Turks and Caicos.

  • CLIMATE

    Average temperature ranges between 85 and 90 degrees from June to October, sometimes reaching the mid 90’s in late summer. November to May the average temperature is 80 to 84 degrees. Ocean temperature in the summer is 82 to 84 degrees and in winter about 74 to 78 degrees. A constant trade wind keeps the climate at a comfortable level.