Turks & Caicos Islands Short Term Visa Application & Travel Information

All Citizens From The Countries Listed Below Do Not Require A Visa To Enter The Turks And Caicos Islands; Anguilla, Antigua And Barbuda, Argentina, Austria, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Bangladesh, Belize, Bermuda, Brazil, British Virgin Islands, Bulgaria, Canada, Cayman Islands, Czech Republic, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Denmark, Dominica, Ecuador, Estonia, Falkland Islands, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Grenada, Guyana, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Montserrat, Netherlands, Netherlands Antilles, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Pitcairn Islands, Poland, Portugal, Panama, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Saint Christopher (Kitts) And Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent/The Grenadines, Saudi Arabia, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Trinidad & Tobago, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom Of Great Britain And Northern Ireland, United States, Vatican City & Venezuela Turks & Caicos Islands Transit Visas: Required By All Except Those As Noted Above And Those Continuing Their Journey To Another Country Within 24 Hours By The Same Or First Connecting Aircraft Without Leaving The Transit Area, Provided Holding Tickets & Documents For Onward Destinations Turks & Caicos Islands Health: A Reciprocal Health Agreement For Medical Treatment Exists With The United Kingdom. In Order To Obtain Treatment Some Proof Of United Kingdom Residence Such As An Nhs Medical Card Or Driving Licence Will Be Required. There Are Currently No Compulsory Vaccinations Required. Recommended Immunisations: Diphtheria, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Polio, Tb, Tetanus & Typhoid. Turks & Caicos Islands Weather: The Caicos Islands Generally Receive More Rain Than The Turks. Mean Monthly Temperature Is 85°F But Can Sometimes Be Rather Low During Winter Or Spring. Hurricanes Can Occur Between Jun-Nov Further Information For The Turks & Caicos Islands: Location Of Turks & Caicos: Caribbean Local Time In Turks & Caicos: Gmt-5 Capital City Of Turks & Caicos: Cockburn Town (Grand Turk) Population Of Turks & Caicos: 36,605 Language(S) Spoken In Turks & Caicos: English Dialling Code For Turks & Caicos: 1 649 Emergency Numbers In Turks & Caicos: Police, Fire & Ambulance: 999 Or 911 Driving In Turks & Caicos: Driving Is On The Left. National Or International Driving Permit Required, Local Licence Available On Presentation Of National Or International Driving Permit Electricity In Turks & Caicos: 120/240V Ac 60Hz Currency Of Turks & Caicos: Us Dollar (Usd 1 = 100 Cents) Notes: Usd: 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 Coins: Cents: 1, 5, 10, 25, 50 Credit Cards/Travellers Cheques: Foreign Currency Can Be Exchanged At Local Banks, Traveller'S Checks And Most Major Credit Cards Are Widely Accepted Opening Hours In Turks & Caicos: Bank: 0830-1430 Mon-Thur, 0830-1630 Fri, Office: 0800-1300 & 1400-1700 Mon-Fri Shops: 0800-2000 Hints In Turks & Caicos: Business Is Mainly Conducted In English. The Minimum Drinking Age Is 18 Years Tipping In Turks & Caicos: Service Charge Normally Added To Bill, Tips Are Not Necessary. When There Is No Service Charge Tips Are Around 10-15% Import Allowances In Turks & Caicos: 200 Cigarettes Or 125Gr Of Tobacco Or 50 Cigars 1 Lit Of Spirits Or 2 Lit Of Wine Prohibited/Restricted In Turks & Caicos: Drugs, Spear Guns, Firearms (Without Police Permit) Airports In Turks & Caicos Islands: Grand Turk Jags Mccartney International (Gdt) Providenciales (Pls) For Further Information, Please Contact: Uk Tourist Office Turks And Caicos Islands Tourist Board 42 Westminster Palace Gardens Artillery Row, London Sw1P 1Rr Tel: +44 020-7222-9024 Fax: +44 020-7222-9025 E-Mail: J.Shankland@Tcilondon.Org.Uk Website: Http://Www.Turksandcaicostourism.Com/ Embassy Official Visa Section Turks & Caicos Islands Identity & Passport Service 1St Floor, Globe House, 89 Eccleston Square London, Sw1V 1Pn Tel: +44 20 7901 2150/1 Fax: +44 20 7901 2162 Hours: 0900-1600 (Mon-Fri)