Turks and Caicos Islands tourist visa

Travellers who do not qualify for either visa exemption need a visa. Nationals of the listed countries can visit without a visa for up to 90 days. Holders of a valid visa or residence permit for the United Kingdom, United States or Canada also do not need a visa.

There are 3 options: Visa-free entry by nationality (no visa at all); Visa-free entry with a foreign visa or residence permit (no visa at all); Visitor visa (a special permit).

Nationals of all European Union countries, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Botswana, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominica, Ecuador, Fiji, Grenada, Guyana, Hong Kong, Iceland, Israel, Japan, Lesotho, Liechtenstein, Mauritius, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Panama, Qatar, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Saudi Arabia, Seychelles, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, South Korea, Suriname, Switzerland, Taiwan, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States and Vatican City qualify. Travellers holding a valid visa or residence permit for the United Kingdom, United States or Canada qualify.

Up to 90 days for travellers who qualify by nationality.

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Turks and Caicos Islands visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

On the Turks and Caicos Islands's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.