Turks and Caicos Islands: Authorities extend COVID-19-related curfew and other measures through April 2 /update 25

Event

Authorities in the Turks and Caicos Islands have extended the existing restrictions in place as part of the ongoing COVID-19 response, through at least April 2. The nightly curfew will be enforced 23:00-05:00 and businesses are allowed to operate until 22:00, except for hotel restaurants, which may continue usual operating hours for hotel guests only. Residents may not leave their homes during curfew hours, except for emergencies or essential work and travel purposes.

Other measures also remain unchanged. Bars and restaurants, pleasure craft, and religious establishments may operate at a 30-percent capacity. All public gatherings and social activities are still prohibited, including those taking place on beaches. Attendance at funerals, weddings, and worship services remains capped at 20 people.

Additionally, certain facilities and establishments must comply with certain pandemic-related mandates, including employing enhanced sanitation procedures, adhering to social distancing standards, and maintaining logs for contact tracing purposes, among others. All individuals must wear protective facemasks in public spaces.

International and Domestic Travel
The territory's airports are open for regional and international passenger travel; however, the cruise center remains closed until further notice. All arriving nonresident foreign nationals, returning legal residents, and citizens over the age of 10 must obtain "TCI-Assured" online pre-authorization by providing a negative COVID-19 test taken within five days before arrival, proof of medical insurance, and a completed health screening questionnaire. Domestic travelers will be subject to temperature health checks.

Advice

Follow all official instructions. Abide by national health and safety measures. Reconfirm all travel arrangements. Liaise with trusted contacts for further updates and guidance.

Resources

World Health Organization (WHO)
Government of Turks and Caicos - COVID-19 Updates
TCI-Assured Travel Authorization