Providenciales International Airport
Providenciales
1.8 km · straight-line distance
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Five Cays Settlement
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Local timeAmerica/Grand_Turk
CurrencyUSD
Coordinates21.7571°, -72.2677°
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Airports
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North Caicos Airport
North Caicos
37.9 km · straight-line distance
OurAirports · 2026-09-30South Caicos Airport
South Caicos
81 km · straight-line distance
OurAirports · 2026-09-30Salt Cay Airport
Salt Cay
120.1 km · straight-line distance
OurAirports · 2026-09-30JAGS McCartney International Airport
Cockburn Town
121.4 km · straight-line distance
OurAirports · 2026-09-30Getting around
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Visas & entry
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This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of the current rules for the most common types of travel.
The authorities in the Turks and Caicos Islands set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Turks and Caicos Islands Government London Office.
Passport validity requirements
To enter the Turks and Caicos Islands, your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay.
Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.
You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.
Visa requirements
You can visit the Turks and Caicos Islands without a visa. On arrival, the immigration department will normally give you permission to stay for up to 90 days.
At border control you may need to show a return or onward ticket.
You need a permit to work on any of the islands. See details on applying for a work permit.
Vaccine requirements
For details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see TravelHealthPro’s Turks and Caicos Islands guide.
Customs rules
There are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of the Turks and Caicos Islands. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.
Taking money into and out of the Turks and Caicos Islands
Declare cash or other forms of payment if the value is more than 10,000 US dollars.
Medication
Make sure you carry any medication in the original packaging and bring the prescription.
Weapons
Importation of firearms, ammunition (including stray bullets) and other weapons is strictly prohibited unless you have the written approval of the Commissioner of Police. Penalties include a minimum custodial sentence of 12 years. Declaring a weapon or ammunition in your luggage with an airline carrier does not grant permission to bring these prohibited items into the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Search your luggage before you travel to the Turks and Caicos Islands to ensure you do not bring in forbidden items.
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Source updated: 2026-03-13 · Data retrieved: 2026-10-04
Customs, restrictions & taxes
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Customs rules
There are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of the Turks and Caicos Islands. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.
Taking money into and out of the Turks and Caicos Islands
Declare cash or other forms of payment if the value is more than 10,000 US dollars.
Medication
Make sure you carry any medication in the original packaging and bring the prescription.
Weapons
Importation of firearms, ammunition (including stray bullets) and other weapons is strictly prohibited unless you have the written approval of the Commissioner of Police. Penalties include a minimum custodial sentence of 12 years. Declaring a weapon or ammunition in your luggage with an airline carrier does not grant permission to bring these prohibited items into the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Search your luggage before you travel to the Turks and Caicos Islands to ensure you do not bring in forbidden items.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Crown copyright. Source: FCDO / GOV.UK.
Source updated: 2026-03-13 · Data retrieved: 2026-10-04
Embassies & consulates
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The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) cannot provide tailored advice for individual trips. Read this travel advice and carry out your own research before deciding whether to travel.
The Turks and Caicos Islands is a British overseas territory, so there is no British Embassy, and the Turks and Caicos Islands government will support you if you need help.
Emergency services in Turks and Caicos Islands
Telephone: 911 (ambulance, fire, police)
Contact your travel provider and insurer
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Refunds and changes to travel
For refunds or changes to travel, contact your travel provider. You may also be able to make a claim through insurance. However, insurers usually require you to talk to your travel provider first.
Find out more about changing or cancelling travel plans, including:
- where to get advice if you are in a dispute with a provider
- how to access previous versions of travel advice to support a claim
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Official travel advice
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The Turks and Caicos Islands is a British Overseas Territory, so there is no British Embassy, and the Turks and Caicos Islands government will support you if you need help.
Before you travel
No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to:
- see general advice for women travellers
- read our guide on disability and travel abroad
- see general advice for LGBT+ travellers
- read about safety for solo and independent travel
- see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad
Travel insurance
If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.
About FCDO travel advice
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Laws and cultural differences
The Turks and Caicos Islands is a British Overseas Territory and has its own laws.
Illegal drugs and prison sentences
Do not become involved with drugs of any kind. There are severe penalties for possession of even a small amount. You could be arrested and face fines of up to 5,000 US dollars and 2 years imprisonment.
LGBT+ travellers
Same-sex relationships are legal in the Turks and Caicos Islands. However, there’s no provision in law for same-sex marriages or civil partnerships.
Public attitudes are tolerant but conservative. Some people may not approve of same-sex couples showing affection in public.
Read more advice for LGBT+ travellers.
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Source updated: 2026-03-13 · Data retrieved: 2026-10-04
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