Passport/Visa | Passport Required? | Visa Required? | Return Ticket Required? |
| British | Yes | No | Yes |
| Australian | Yes | No | Yes |
| Canadian | 1 | No | Yes |
| USA | 1 | No | Yes |
| Other EU | Yes | No | Yes |
PassportsPassport valid for
a minimum of six months required by all nationals referred to in the chart above except:
1. nationals of Canada and the USA, provided holding proof of identity (birth certificate and photo ID).
Note: As of 23 January 2007 all persons, including US citizens, traveling by air between the USA and Canada, Central and South America, the Caribbean and Bermuda are required to present a valid passport or other approved document when entering or re-entering the USA. Similar requirements for those traveling by land or sea will be introduced as early as 31 January 2008. For further details about the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, visit the website of the US Department of State:
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html.
VisasNot required by all nationals referred to in the chart above except the following for stays of up to 30 days (renewable one time only).
Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see
General Info).
WarningMost visits to the Turks & Caicos Islands are trouble-free but you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate international terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.
The hurricane season runs from 1 June to 30 November.
This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice:
British Foreign and Commonwealth Office Tel: 0845 850 2829.
Website:
www.fco.gov.uk US Department of State Website:
http://travel.state.gov/travel Health | Special Precautions | Certificate Required? |
| Diphtheria | Yes | |
| Hepatitis A | Yes | |
| Malaria | No | |
| Rabies | No | |
| Tetanus | Yes | |
| Typhoid | Sometimes | |
| Yellow Fever | No | |
Health CareThere is a reciprocal health agreement with the UK. On presentation of proof of residence in the UK (NHS card, driving license, etc), those under 16 or over 65 receive all medical and dental treatment free of charge. Other UK residents are entitled to free treatment as follows: on Grand Turk, dental treatment, prescribed medicines and ambulance travel; on the outer islands, medical treatment at government clinics and prescribed medicines. There are community clinics on all islands. There is a small hospital on Grand Turk and a number of private practitioners, and also an emergency care facility. Comprehensive insurance is advised for all nationals.
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