Permit· South Caicos· Other Caribbean

South Caicos port of entry (Cockburn Harbour)

21° 29.3′ N · 71° 31.8′ W

The eastern Caicos port of entry: report to the Port Captain's office on the Government Dock at Conch Ground and wait for customs and immigration to come to you.

Practical

Government Dock 21°29.339'N 071°31.836'W (Noonsite, 2023). Anchor and come in by dinghy; don't walk to the customs building — officials come to the dock (they can take a while but are friendly). File SailClear first and bring printed copies; clearance in US$50 and out US$50, cash (noforeignland). Limited hours — weekend arrivals may wait, and cruisers have been unable to raise anyone by phone or VHF at weekends.

Best for

Entering or leaving TCI from the east