Permit· Providenciales· Other Caribbean
Turks & Caicos cruising permit
21° 45.8′ N · 72° 10.5′ W · approximate
To cruise beyond a short stopover you need a TCI cruising permit, issued by the Proper Officer at your first port of arrival as part of clearance.
Practical
Pinned at South Bank Marina, a Provo port of entry; applies countrywide. Border Force (page modified March 2024): permit valid 90 days, US$300, renew if staying beyond 3 months. Noonsite's Grand Turk page (2023) mentions a 30-day permit sold by customs for an extra fee — confirm the current term and price when you clear. noforeignland reports the permit is required to use the West Caicos dive moorings. Separate permits: vessels over 60 ft need a 30-day Anchoring Permit from the Department of Environment and Maritime Affairs (DEMA) or the larger marinas; anyone 16+ fishing needs a licence ($10 a day or $30 for 30 days at most marinas or DEMA). No fishing, collecting or jet skis inside protected areas.
Best for
Budgeting for a multi-island TCI cruise
Nearby
- Providenciales fuel docks (South Bank, Blue Haven, Turtle Cove, South Side)Right here
- South Bank boatyard haul-out (former Caicos Marina & Shipyard)Right here
- South Bank Marina (Long Bay)Right here
- Long Bay Beach kitesurfing1.3 NM away
- Juba Sound & Juba Point Creek (Providenciales)1.5 NM away
- Island Fish Fry (Bight Park, Thursday)1.6 NM away
- Graceway Gourmet (Grace Bay)1.8 NM away
- Caicos Bakery (Grace Bay)1.9 NM away