What are the issues affecting travelers in Turks and Caicos? Read the latest travel warnings and alerts.
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COVID-19 travel restrictions in Turks and Caicos Islands – updated 9 November 2020
Borders are open to international travelers. Eligible travelers to Turks and Caicos Islands must have the following:
- Anyone over the age of 10 must obtain a travel authorization via the TCI Assured portal 72 hours before departure
- Proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test result taken no more than 5 days before departure – see a list of accredited laboratories on the TCI portal
- Proof of travel insurance with COVID-19 cover (including COVID-19 medical costs, full hospitalization, doctors’ visits, prescriptions and air ambulance)
- Upload all required documents to the TCI portal no less than 24 hours before departure.
Expect temperature checks and health screenings upon arrival. Anyone suspected of exposure to, showing symptoms of, or testing positive to COVID-19 will be placed under quarantine in a specified place for 14 days, or until a negative PCR COVID-19 result is produced or unless approved for medical repatriation.
Everyone must wear a face mask, or face covering that covers their nose and mouth, when disembarking their flight and when inside the airport terminal.
COVID-19 measures in place on the islands
Until 16 November, a curfew is in place across all islands between the hours of 12am and 5am.
For the latest information and extra detail on what to expect upon arrival, read the TCI Government website.
Before you buy a travel insurance policy, check your government travel warnings and health advice – there may be no travel insurance cover for locations with a government travel ban or health advice against travel.
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