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Currency/Credit Cards
The official currency of the Turks and Caicos Islands is the US dollar, though some smaller local coins are issued. Major credit cards and travellers’ cheques are usually accepted in shops and restaurants used to dealing with tourists, but if you go off the beaten track or to a less inhabited island, you should take sufficient cash. |
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Departure Tax
There is a departure tax of US$35 when leaving the Turks and Caicos Islands, which is applicable to all visitors over the age of 12. This may be included in the price of the ticket, so check when booking. |
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Electricity
The domestic electricity supply is 110 volts, 60Hz. Two flat-pin American style plugs are standard. |
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Embassies & Consulates
There are no embassies, commissions or consulates in the Turks and Caicos Islands, which are a British Overseas Territory.
United Kingdom
The Governor’s Office will assist British nationals with emergencies. It can be found at Waterloo, Grand Turk, t 946 2309.
United States
Americans will need to refer to Barbados, Embassy of the United States, Broad Street, Bridgetown, t 1 246 436 4950.
Canada
Canadians can obtain consular assistance and further information from the High Commission of Canada Jamaica, which has consular responsibility for the Turks and Caicos Islands:
High Commission of Canada, 3 West Kings House Road, Kingston 10, PO Box 1500, Jamaica, t 1 876 926 1500 |
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