Turks and Caicos Islands
Warnings and insurance
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.
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Update history
2025-10-31 16:02
Removal of information about Hurricane Melissa.
2025-10-27 14:13
Updated information on Hurricane Melissa (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2025-10-26 18:39
“Information and advice regarding Hurricane Melissa” (Safety and Security page)
2025-04-25 11:57
New information on crime in the Turks and Caicos Islands (See ‘Crime’ on the ‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-04-30 16:45
Information on customs rules in the Turks and Caicos Islands (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2024-04-22 13:49
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
2024-02-09 15:43
Information on the risk of crime (‘Safety and security’ page).
2023-11-23 16:18
Updated information on crime and local laws and customs (‘Safety and Security’ and ‘Local Laws and customs’ pages).
2023-11-20 10:50
Removal of information on a Tropical Storm Warning for the Turks and Caicos Islands (‘Summary’ page).
2023-11-17 16:27
Information on a Tropical Storm Warning for the Turks and Caicos Islands, heavy rains are expected the weekend of 17 November (‘Summary’ page).
2023-08-17 16:59
Information on the Department of Disaster Management application and Marine search and rescue telephone number (‘Safety and security’ and ‘Natural disasters’ pages).
2023-06-22 10:47
Information about the global terrorism risks to British nationals abroad on all FCDO travel advice pages.
2023-04-11 13:26
Updated with latest information on COVID-19 vaccination requirements and local COVID-19 restrictions (‘Entry requirements’ and ‘Coronavirus’ pages).
2023-04-06 18:47
Latest update: Updated with latest information on Covid-19 vaccination requirements (‘Entry Requirements’ page).
2022-10-05 11:57
Updated with information about an increase in crime levels in some areas of Providenciales (‘Safety and Security’ page).
2022-05-04 15:37
Updated information on entry requirements for the Turks and Caicos Islands (‘Entry requirements’ page)