Turks and Caicos Entry Requirements, Visas, Passports

Upon arrival in the Turks and Caicos , visitors must show a valid passport. You must also have a valid onward or return ticket. The required validity of your passport depends on your nationality. For US, UK, and Canadian passport holders, your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay. For all other nationalities, your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended departure date.

No ETA Required

The United Kingdom has changed their immigration policies to require an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) in order to visit the UK. This only affects the United Kingdom, and does not apply to the Turks and Caicos, which maintains it's own immigration policies.

Visa-exempt visitors (including US, Canada, UK, and EU) do not require an ETA/eVisa to travel to the Turks and Caicos. Travelers requiring a visa will need to obtain a paper visa (as before) in order to visit the islands.

COVID-19

All COVID-19 travel requirements have been removed. There is no vaccine, testing, or insurance requirement.

Forms

Upon arrival, each person will need to complete an immigration form which will be presented to an immigration officer.

Persons are allowed to bring in $1,000 of goods duty-free (goods that will remain in the islands). If a resident or tourist exceeds the duty-free allowance, the head of each family will also be required to complete a customs form. In the case of friends traveling together, with different surnames, each will need to complete their own customs declaration form (if they exceed the duty-free allowance).

The customs forms are no longer provided by your airline, as they are only required if you exceed your allowance. Should you exceed your allowance, simply enter the Goods to Declare line and notify the customs officer. They will provide you with a form to complete.

Important Note: The form below is provided for your viewing convenience only and there is no need to print it (a home-printed copy of the form will not be accepted by local officials, as you’ll need to complete the official form on card stock). You will be provided a copy of the form to complete by your airline. The form must be completed in black or blue ink only. Any other ink color will be refused by local officials.

Duration of Stay

Visitors may be granted entry for up to 90 days, however, normally entry is granted for 30 days only (even if you have a return ticket further in the future). Stays can be extended by visiting an office of the Immigration Department and paying for an extension.

As in other countries, employment is prohibited on a tourist stamp.

Customs Information

After immigration, you’ll need to clear customs. All goods which will remain in the islands must be declared, and duty must be paid for anything over your limit.

Some items, such as firearms and other weapons, and some drugs, are strictly prohibited (written prior authorization is required).

Pets

See Traveling With Pets for more information.

Visa Exempt Countries

Citizens of the countries listed below do not need a visa to enter the Turks and Caicos Islands. Visitors who normally require a visa to enter the United Kingdom are advised to confirm with their booking agent, as visa regulations do change frequently. Some countries that were previously visa-exempt, such as Nigeria, Niue or Macau have since been removed from the visa-exempt list and nationals now require a visa.

If your country is not on the list, you require a visa to enter the Turks and Caicos.

List last changed on 22 July 2022. Nationals of Russia and Ukraine now require a visa to enter the Turks and Caicos.

Visa Requirements

Applications for visas are made to either the nearest British High Commission or Embassy (the Turks and Caicos is a British Overseas Territory), or directly to the local Director of Immigration. You will be provided with the current application form.

The following is required to apply for a visa:

• Application form
• 2 photos (certified by a Justice of the Peace)
• A current police record from the country of origin (must be translated if not in English)
• Job letter (if self-employed proof of company business license)
• Original bank reference letter on the applicant’s behalf
• Applicant’s passport (must be valid for at least six months)
• Copy of surety’s identification (must be certified)
• Cover letter from surety applying for a visa on behalf of the applicant
• Original school letter
• Parents' legal status (in the country where the applicant resides)
• Evidence of surety’s legal status in TCI
• Administrative fee ($100 non-refundable)
• Upon approval an additional payment ($150)

Other Countries

If your country is not listed, you will need a visa. You do not need a visa if you have a valid:

• US Tourist or Resident Visa (including an H-1B work visa or green card).
• UK Tourist or Resident Visa.
• Canadian Tourist or Resident Visa.

For more information about obtaining a visa, call the Turks and Caicos Islands Government at +1 (649) 946-2801.

We cannot respond to inquiries regarding passport and visa requirements.

Transit Through the Turks and Caicos Islands

Nearly all scheduled international flights into the country land at the Providenciales International Airport (PLS). You must exit customs and immigration in order to board a connecting flight, and thus you must have the ability to enter the country. Countries that require a visa for entry have the same requirements for transit.

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