Turks and Caicos Islands: Authorities to require full vaccination for visitors, extend COVID-19-related curfew and other measures until Oct. 31 /update 30

Event

Authorities in the Turks and Caicos Islands extended the territory's curfew and will maintain most existing COVID-19-related restrictions until at least Oct. 31. Beginning Sept. 1, all visitors must be fully vaccinated. Officials have also shortened the accepted timeframe for providing a negative COVID-19 test result to three days prior to arrival; this is down from five days previously.

Domestic Measures
Curfew hours run 01:00-05:00, with businesses being allowed to operate until 23:59. Individuals may not leave their homes during curfew hours, except for emergencies, essential work, or travel purposes. Bars and restaurants are allowed to operate at limited capacity. All public and private gatherings of more than 50 people require special government approval.

Businesses and establishments must comply with industry-specific protocols, including employing enhanced sanitation procedures. The requirement for individuals to wear protective facemasks in public spaces has also been extended until at least Oct. 31.

International Travel
The territory's airports are open for regional and international passenger travel; however, the Grand Turk Cruise Center remains closed. All arriving nonresident foreign nationals, returning legal residents, and citizens must obtain a "TCI-Assured" online pre-travel authorization by providing a negative PCR, antigen, or other accepted COVID-19 test taken within three days before arrival; proof of insurance that covers COVID-19 medical costs; and a completed health screening questionnaire.

Additionally, all visitors aged 16 and up are required to be fully vaccinated. All children under the age of 10 as well as certain residents who have been fully vaccinated for at least two weeks are not required to upload a negative PCR test result prior to travel. It is advised that travelers complete and upload the pre-travel authorization at least 24 hours prior to boarding. Domestic travelers will be subject to temperature 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