British passport (Turks and Caicos Islands)

The Turks and Caicos Islands passport is a British passport issued to British Overseas Territories citizens with a connection to the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Turks and Caicos Islands passport
The front cover of a biometric Turks and Caicos Islands passport.
Turks and Caicos Islands passport information page
TypePassport
Issued by Governor of the Turks and Caicos Islands on behalf of
Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom
(on the advice of the
Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs), at the request of the
Government of the Turks and Caicos Islands made to the
Deputy Governor of the Turks and Caicos Islands
EligibilityBritish Overseas Territories citizens connected to the Turks and Caicos Islands
Expiration10 years for adults aged 16 or over, 5 years for children

Passport statement

Turks and Caicos Islands passports contain on their inside cover the following words in English only:

The Governor of Turks and Caicos Islands requests and requires in the Name of Her Majesty all those whom it may concern to allow the bearer to pass freely without let or hindrance, and to afford such assistance and protection as may be necessary.

Travel

British Overseas Territories Citizens with a connection to the Turks and Caicos Islands can enter the United States with a police certificate issued by the Turks and Caicos Islands for short business and pleasure.[1] To qualify, they must not have had a criminal conviction or ineligibility, violated U.S. immigration laws in the past and must arrive in the United States and have the right to abode in the Turks and Caicos Islands. In addition to a valid, unexpired passport, all travellers 14 years of age or older with the old style passport must present a police certificate issued by the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force within the past six months.

All British Overseas Territories citizens with a connection to the Turks and Caicos Islands must hold a British passport that is valid for more than six (6) months to travel to the United States.

See also

References
  1. Embassy of the United States in Nassau, Bahamas: Turks and Caicos Visa Exemptions

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