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Turks and Caicos Islands
Visa
No visa needed
Vaccinations
None required
Currency
US Dollar (USD)
Time zones
UTC / GMT -5 (7 hours behind South Africa)
Dialing code
+ 1 649
Best time to go
April – May. Peak travel is December – March.
Drinking water
All water should be regarded as being potentially contaminated.
Visa guide
Entry requirements
- Passport valid for 6 months beyond intended departure date
- Onward / Return ticket
Visa requirements
South African Passport Holders do not require visas for stays of up to 90 days.
For visa information, please visit: gov.tc/immigration/visa
Applications for visas are made to the nearest British High Commission.
Health / vaccinations
Compulsory: None
Recommended Travel Vaccines: Hepatitis B, Tetanus, Polio
Public holidays
2026: Jan 1; Mar 9; Apr 3, 6; May 25; Jun 19; Aug 1, 3; Sep 25; Oct 12; Nov 27, Dec 25-26, 28