What documents do I need for Turks and Caicos?

The Turks and Caicos Islands is not a sovereign country, and thus share a common nationality (British Overseas Territories Citizenship) with the 13 other British Overseas Territories. Upon arrival in the Turks and Caicos Islands, you must show a valid passport. You must also have a valid onward or return ticket.



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Prohibited Items and Drugs Banned weapons (including firearms, firearm parts, ammunition, and 'Hawaiian slings'). Controlled drugs and narcotics, including (but not limited to) marijuana.

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Most villas are supplied by the city water system in the Turks & Caicos, and that water is safe to drink. That said, bottled water is common because water from the tap may be full of minerals and not the best tasting. It is certainly safe, however, for washing and brushing teeth.

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Sand dollars can't survive out of the water, so if you find a live one, put it gently back in the water. If you find a sand dollar on the beach, it is probably no longer alive and it is ok to take. Even sand dollars that look grey or tan in color are dead if they have no tiny coating of furry spines on them.

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The drinking age in the Turks and Caicos Islands is 18. Patrons appearing under 21 will be asked to show ID. Drugs are strictly prohibited, including marijuana. If it's illegal in the United States or the United Kingdom, it's probably illegal in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

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Most of the best places to stay in Turks and Caicos are on Providenciales, the liveliest of the islands. Providenciales is well-known for sublime 12-mile Grace Bay Beach, which is lined with chic resorts, and offers an appealing choice of bars and restaurants.

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