Saint Martin → Turks and Caicos Islands: Short-stay tourist

A current police record from your country of origin is on the Government's list, and it must be translated if it is not in English. Border Force's 'Visas & Permits' page says visa applicants must give correct information about their criminal record.

Source: Turks and Caicos Islands Government, Ministry of Immigration and Border Services: Requirements to obtain a Turks and Caicos Visitor's Visa and Visa Application Form (Rev.2, effective 1 April 2016)

The visa document list says your passport must be valid six months before its expiry date. Border Force also says all international visitors must carry a passport valid for at least 6 months, babies and children included, and that US, UK and Canadian passports must be valid for the duration of the stay.

Source: Turks and Caicos Islands Government, Border Force: Entry Requirements (last modified 18 October 2024)

The Government lists two photos, and says they must be certified by a justice of the peace.

Source: Turks and Caicos Islands Government, Ministry of Immigration and Border Services: Turks and Caicos Visitor's Visa (undated)

The Government lists a job letter and, if you are self-employed, proof of your company's business licence. The gov.tc page also lists an original school letter and your parents' legal status in the country where they live; the pages don't say who has to provide these, so check with the office you apply to.

Source: Turks and Caicos Islands Government, Ministry of Immigration and Border Services: Turks and Caicos Visitor's Visa (undated)

Border Force says citizens of countries that are not on its visa-exempt list must get a visa to enter the Turks and Caicos Islands, and that a visitor from a visa country must apply before arrival. The Government says one exception applies to nationals of countries not on the list: if you are a lawful resident of the United Kingdom, the United States or Canada, or you hold a valid visa that lets you travel to any of those three, you may be granted leave to enter without a Turks and Caicos visa. gov.tc words this as 'may be granted', so it is not guaranteed. A visa application is made from outside the Islands: to the nearest British High Commission, Embassy or Consulate, to the Director of Immigration in Grand Turk, or (per the 2016 form) to the Turks and Caicos Islands office in London or New York. The Director of Immigration can grant or decline an application.

Source: Turks and Caicos Islands Government, Ministry of Immigration and Border Services: Turks and Caicos Visitor's Visa (undated)

Every applicant needs a surety (the form says 'to be completed by all applicants'). The Government lists a certified copy of the surety's identification, a cover letter from the surety applying for a visa on your behalf, and evidence of the surety's legal status in the Turks and Caicos Islands. It also lists an original bank reference letter: the 2016 requirements sheet says on the surety's behalf, while the gov.tc page says on the applicant's behalf. The form asks for the surety's immigration status (for example Islander status card, naturalised citizen certificate, permanent residence certificate or work permit). The 2016 sheet also lists a copy of the consultant's current business licence and identification.

Source: Turks and Caicos Islands Government, Ministry of Immigration and Border Services: Requirements to obtain a Turks and Caicos Visitor's Visa and Visa Application Form (Rev.2, effective 1 April 2016)

Border Force says a carrier needs to see a valid visa (or a visa-exemption document such as a work permit, residence permit, Permanent Resident Certificate or government stamp) before you board, and that being allowed to board does not mean you will be allowed in: a Border Force Officer decides when you arrive. The application form's declaration adds that false or misleading statements may lead to a permanent refusal of a visa or denial of entry, and that a visa does not guarantee admission. Check your visa is valid and won't expire before you arrive.

Source: Turks and Caicos Islands Government, Border Force: Entry Requirements (last modified 18 October 2024)

The Government lists a fully completed application form (in bold capitals, black or blue ink, on the 2016 form), an administrative fee of $100 that is not refundable, and a further $150 payment if the visa is approved. The pages don't state the currency or how to pay. The form asks for your passport, home and work details, any past Turks and Caicos immigration history, character questions, the purpose of your visit (for example vacation, an event, or visiting family or friends), your arrival and departure dates, your intended length of stay, where you will stay, and details of your surety.

Source: Turks and Caicos Islands Government, Ministry of Immigration and Border Services: Requirements to obtain a Turks and Caicos Visitor's Visa and Visa Application Form (Rev.2, effective 1 April 2016)

Border Force Officers may ask questions about children travelling with you. You can prove your relationship with a letter from the child's parent giving permission for the child to travel, with the custodial parents' or legal guardians' full name, address and telephone number.

Source: Turks and Caicos Islands Government, Border Force: Entry Requirements (last modified 18 October 2024)

The Government pages we read don't say how long a visitor's visa takes, how long it is valid, or how long a visitor may stay. They say an application that doesn't meet the requirements may not be processed. Ask the British High Commission, Embassy or Consulate, or the Ministry of Immigration and Border Services (ImmigrationDepartment@gov.tc, +1 649 946 2939, printed on the 2016 sheet), before you book.

Source: Turks and Caicos Islands Government, Ministry of Immigration and Border Services: Requirements to obtain a Turks and Caicos Visitor's Visa and Visa Application Form (Rev.2, effective 1 April 2016)

The 2016 requirements sheet lists proof of vaccination for applicants over the age of 12, and Border Force's 'Visas & Permits' page repeats it. The pages we read don't say which vaccinations or what proof is accepted, so ask the office you apply to.

Source: Turks and Caicos Islands Government, Border Force: Visas & Permits (last modified 25 March 2024)