CUSTOMS - imported goods
Duty free goods that may be brought into the Turks and Caicos Islands include: 50 cigars, 200 cigarettes, 1.136 liters of spirits or wine and perfume for personal use.
There are no customs restrictions for island travelers on the import of cameras, camcorders, film or sports equipment; except spear guns and Hawaiian slings.
To bring in firearms of any type (including spear guns and Hawaiian slings), you must have written approval from the Commissioner of Police. Controlled drugs and pornography are illegal.
Travel from the United States: Effective January 8, 2007 all US Citizens traveling by air to the Turks & Caicos Islands will be required by the US Government to have a valid US passport. Cruise ship passengers have until June 1, 2009 to meet the requirement. For more on US requirements click here.
Visitors from Canada may enter without a passport, if they have an original birth certificate (or a notarized copy) and a photo id (i.e. Driver's License). Visitors from other countries do require passports, but no visas are necessary except from countries of the former Eastern Bloc. They are advised to contact the nearest British Consulate Office. For current passport and international travel requirements, please check your local governments rules.
- All island visitors must hold a round trip ticket.
- Island visitors are allowed to stay for 30 days; this is renewable one time only.
- For luggage restrictions, individual airlines should be consulted

ISLAND CLIMATE - weather in the Turks and Caicos Islands
Constant easterly breezes keep life comfortable, with the coolest months averaging in the 70s in the winter and the warmest months averaging in the low 90s in late summer. An average annual rainfall of 40 inches or less assures island visitors plenty of sunny days. For additional information please go to our weather page.
STANDARD DRESS GUIDELINES
Pack light! Cool, casual, comfortable resort and leisure wear is acceptable everywhere. Overexposure from the sun can happen quickly, sunscreen is strongly recommended. A hat and cover-up for extra protection is advisable. Swim wear worn other than poolside or at the beach is frowned upon. It is a rare occasion to need a light sweater at night. Just a few restaurants require "proper attire".
TIPPING - SERVICE INDUSTRY
There are no rules about tipping but it is customary to add 15% for good service. Some restaurants will add a 10% service charge to your bill, please check before automatically adding your tip. Your taxi is independently owned and operated by the driver. There is no rule about tipping taxis but it is generally given for personable service. Your driver can direct you to many places and restaurants you will want to visit and an informative tour around the Islands is often offered.
Turks & Caicos Island Beach Villa for Rent - Beach Villa Weekly Rental
Turks & Caicos Island Beach House for Rent - Beach House Weekly Rental
For beach vacations in the United States on the Gulf Coast of Florida try these beach resorts and beach hotels:
Grand Plaza Beach Resort and Beach Hotel - St Pete Beach Florida hotel-resort directly on the Gulf of Mexico beach. The Grand Plaza Beach Hotel has 2 main restaurants and a beach bar, plus a beach-front pool. The Grand Plaza Beach Resort specializes in beach theme weddings and wedding receptions in addition to being an excellent location for Business Conferences and Business Meetings, Family Reunions, Class Reunions. The Grand Plaza is a beach-front luxury hotel at reasonable rates.
The Beachcomber St Pete Beach Hotel offers multiple outdoor pools, beach bar and sports bar plus a tropical garden paradise in the courtyard with a large fountain and walking path lined by palm trees. The Beachcomber Beach-Front Hotel is directly on the Gulf of Mexico beach and has a boardwalk from the beach bar to the white sandy beach.
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