COVID-19 travel guidelines for Turks and Caicos

By Jascene Dunkley-Malcolm

All travelers to the Turks and Caicos must obtain travel pre-authorization via the TCI Assured Portal. Go to the TCI Assured Portal (apply for authorization) →

All travelers to the Turks and Caicos are required to obtain pre-travel authorisation via the TCI Assured portal. Persons without authorization will not be permitted to board a flight to the Turks and Caicos.

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What is TCI Assured?

TCI Assured is an online portal where all international travelers (both visitors and residents) will be required to obtain certification before traveling to the Turks and Caicos.

TCI Assured is also the name for the mandatory quality assurance scheme for hotels, villas, restaurants, and transportation vehicles. All businesses must be TCI Assured and display the certification sticker.

The TCI Assured pre-authorization portal will require travelers to submit the following information:

  • A negative COVID-19 PCR test result. The test must be taken within 5 days prior to travel to the TCI. Children under the age of 10 are excluded from this requirement.
  • Insurance which covers COVID-19 medical costs and full hospitalization, doctors’ visits, prescriptions and air ambulance.
  • A completed online health screening questionnaire.

Once uploaded, the documents will be verified and certification issued.

For details on normal visa and passport requirements, see Passports and Visas.

Questions?

For an questions, please use the following contacts:

Call are answered every day between 8 AM and 9 PM Turks and Caicos Standard Time (same as EST).

Who needs to complete this?

Every person traveling to the Turks and Caicos, regardless of age, nationality, or residence status, will be required to obtain a TCI Assured certification before travel. All hotels, villas, restaurants, and transportation vehicles must display the TCI Assured sticker. Look out for this sticker to ensure that the business has been certified.

When must this be completed?

Information should be uploaded 24 hours prior to travel, however shorter times can be accommodated.

How long does this take?

Authorization takes between 15 minutes and 24 hours. If the application is incomplete, it may take longer.

What if I don’t obtain the TCI Assured authorization?

Your airline will refuse to allow you to board your flight.

What are the face mask requirements?

Until 31 December 2020, masks are required to be worn in all public spaces. Some exceptions exist, such as individuals (or persons from the same group) together on the beach. Masks will be required to enter restaurants but can be removed once seated.

Will travelers be tested upon arrival?

Temperature checks and screening will be conducted. Travelers may be subject to COVID-19 testing upon arrival in spot checks.

What happens if a visitor tests positive for COVID-19 during their stay?

All visitors must also have Covid-19 specific travel insurance that covers in country medical treatment and repatriation/medivac (if necessary).

What happens if I come into contact with someone who tests positive for COVID-19?

You will be advised by the Ministry of Health as to what you will be required to do.

Can I travel to the other islands from Providenciales?

Until 14 October 2020, non-essential interisland travel is banned. If you are staying on another island, you will be allowed to connect to reach your destination (but day trips are banned).

What should I bring when I visit?

Visitors should bring a reusable face mask and hand sanitizer.

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