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- Capital
- Grand Turk (GDT)
- Dialing Code
- + 1 649
- Time Zone
- UTC / GMT -5
- Daylight Savings Time
- Second Monday of March - first Sunday of November: UTC / GMT -4
- Language
- English and Creole
- Best Time to Go
- April – May
- Currency
- US Dollar (USD)
Travel Tips
- Peak travel is December – March
- All water should be regarded as being potentially contaminated
- Water is scarce and should be conserved
- There are adequate and well-equipped medical facilities, however serious cases are evacuated to the USA. Comprehensive health insurance is recommended and it should include emergency air evacuation coverage
- Things happen at a slow pace and attempts to rush service will be frowned upon
Last updated 8 October 2026
Visa Guide
Public Holidays
2026
January: 1
March: 9
April: 3, 6
May: 25
June: 19
August: 1, 3
September: 25
October: 12
November: 27
December: 25 - 26, 28
Visa Requirements
South African Passport Holders do not require visas for stays of up to 90 days
- For visa information, please visit: gov.tc/immigration/visa
- Applications for visas are made to the nearest British High Commission
Entry Requirements
- Passport valid for 6 months beyond intended departure date
- Onward / Return ticket
Health / Vaccinations
Compulsory:
None
Recommended Travel Vaccines:
Hepatitis B, Tetanus, Polio