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Entry Requirements

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. 

 

 

Last Modified: Oct 18, 2024