Facts & Figures

- Official Name: Turks and Caicos Islands

- Passport/Visa Requirements: Entry to the Turks and Caicos Islands requires a valid passport. For Americans without a passport, a birth certificate with photo ID will do. Citizens of the EU, USA and certain other western European countries do not require a visa to enter. People are allowed to stay for only thirty days at a time after which they can renew the staying time only one more time. For this to apply, visitors must have a return ticket.

- Population: approximately 20,556

- Language: English

- Predominant Religions: Predominantly Christian (Protestant, Roman Catholic).

- Time Zone: EST Daylight savings time observed between April and October

- Voltage Requirements: 120/240 Volts/60 Cycles

- Telephone Codes: 649