Americas
Turks & Caicos Islands
- Capital
- Cockburn Town
- Population
- 46,855
- Currency
- US Dollar (USD)
- Calling code
- +1-649
- Languages
- English
- 2missions
- 2honorary consulates
Turks & Caicos Islands
Embassies and consulates in the Turks & Caicos Islands
Diplomatic missions from 2 countries are based in the Turks & Caicos Islands, 2 missions in all (2 honorary consulates). Consulates are also found in Providenciales.
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All missions in the Turks & Caicos Islands
Other cities in the Turks & Caicos Islands
Outside the main city, Providenciales has 2 foreign missions.
By country
Visa statistics
US visas issued to citizens of the Turks & Caicos Islands
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 337 | 193 |
| Student (F, M) | 54 | 50 |
| Exchange (J) | 1 | 2 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 4 | 2 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 1 | 4 |
| Total | 397 | 251 |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 251 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Turks & Caicos Islands, the 179th highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 77%, student visas 20%. That is 37% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (397).
From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Turks & Caicos Islands received 81, 15% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in the Turks & Caicos Islands
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
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New Year's Day
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Commonwealth Day
Good to know
Travel advice for the Turks & Caicos Islands
Foreign ministries’ advice on travel to the Turks & Caicos Islands: the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the Turks & Caicos Islands (updated 13 March 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Frequently asked questions
When are embassies in the Turks & Caicos Islands closed?
On the Turks & Caicos Islands’ public holidays and on each mission’s own national day; the next public holiday is Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.