Turks and Caicos Islands citizens
All Turks and Caicos Islands citizens, including those with dual citizenship, must possess a valid passport to enter the country. If you are travelling on a passport other than a BOTC (Turks and Caicos Islands only) passport, you must also have an Islander status card.
Residents returning to TCI
If you are a Turks and Caicos Island citizen or permanent resident returning to the Turks and Caicos Islands you must pass through immigration controls.
As a returning resident, you must demonstrate to a Border Force Officer that you meet the requirements for entering the Turks and Caicos Islands. You must have
a valid passport from your country of nationality
proof of status such as British Overseas Territories Citizen (BOTC) passport, Islander Status card, Permanent Resident Certificate, proof of naturalisation, residence permit, work permit, student visa or government stamp
International visitors to TCI
All international travellers must carry a valid passport valid for at least 6 months including babies and children. A passport is the only reliable and universally accepted travel and identification document when abroad.
What you need will depend on
your nationality
what documents you are travelling with
If you need a visa, you’ll need to show your airline or transport provider (your ‘carrier’) either:
a valid visa
a ‘visa exemption document’ such as a work permit, residence permit, Permanent Resident Certificates or government stamp.
Before you travel, check that your visa is valid and will not expire before you enter the TCI.
Being allowed to board does not mean you have the right or will be authorised to enter the Turks and Caicos Islands. A Border Force Officer will determine whether you can enter TCI when you arrive.
Before making travel plans, learn about entry requirements.
US, UK and Canadian Citizens
If you are a holder of a US, UK or Canadian passport, your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay in the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Travelling with children
Border Force Officers have a duty to safeguard young people and may ask questions about minors travelling with you.
You can prove the relationship between yourself and any children travelling with you, with a letter from the child’s parent giving permission for the child to travel with you and providing contact details, if you’re not the parent
A consent letter must include the custodial parents' or legal guardians':
full name
address
telephone number
Visa-exempt travellers
The following travellers do not need a visa to enter the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Anguilla
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Austria
Australia
Bahamas
Barbados
Belgium
Belize
Bermuda
Botswana
Brazil
British Virgin Islands
Bulgaria
Canada
Cayman Islands
Czech Republic
Chile
China
Colombia
Costa Rica
Croatia
Cyprus
Denmark
Dominica
Ecuador
Estonia
Falkland Islands
Fiji
Finland
France
Germany
Gibraltar
Greece
Grenada
Guyana
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Japan
Latvia
Lesotho
Lichtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Mauritius
Mexico
Monaco
Montserrat
Netherlands
Netherlands Antilles (the former)
New Zealand
Norway
Oman
Pitcairn Islands
Poland
Portugal
Panama
Qatar
Romania
Saint Christopher (Kitts) and Nevis
Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Saudi Arabia
Seychelles
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
South Africa
South Korea
Spain
Suriname
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan
Trinidad and Tobago
Turkey
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
United States of America
Vatican City
Visa-required travellers
Citizens of countries not listed on our visa-exempt list must obtain a visa to enter the Turks and Caicos Islands. However, if you are a lawful resident of the United Kingdom, United States of America, or Canada, or hold a valid visa for travel to any of these three countries, you can enter the Turks and Caicos Islands without a visa.