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Scope
This section applies to private pleasure yachts. Vessels carrying commercial cargo, passengers for hire, engaging in commercial fishing or operating as workboats may be subject to different rules. Entering an anchorage or mooring may also trigger arrival-clearance requirements; submit the Border Force yacht declaration before sailing.
Official source: Turks and Caicos Border Force: Vessel Clearance
Πηγές
- Vessel clearance for pleasure craft · Turks and Caicos Islands Border Force · 2026-11-04
Λιμένες εισόδου και εξόδου
Ports of entry / departure
Officially listed yacht ports of entry are: Grand Turk; in Providenciales, Blue Haven Marina, South Bank Marina, South Dock, Southside Marina and Sapodilla Bay; and Cockburn Harbour on South Caicos. Complete border formalities at a designated port of entry. Confirm current opening status and berthing arrangements with Border Force.
Official port list: Turks and Caicos Border Force: Vessel Clearance
Πηγές
- Vessel clearance for pleasure craft · Turks and Caicos Islands Border Force · 2026-11-04
Προαναγγελία άφιξης
Before arrival
The master must submit an arrival declaration through SailClear at least 24 hours before arrival, providing vessel details, first port of entry, estimated arrival/departure dates and information on crew, passengers, animals, firearms and dutiable goods. Everyone aboard should have valid travel documents and any required visa.
Official source: Turks and Caicos Border Force: Vessel Clearance
Πηγές
- Vessel clearance for pleasure craft · Turks and Caicos Islands Border Force · 2026-11-04
Μετανάστευση και είσοδος
The Turks and Caicos Islands Border Force requires private pleasure craft to submit crew/passenger details and passports through the designated process. Visa eligibility still depends on each person’s nationality. Everyone should remain aboard and follow Border Force instructions until the vessel is cleared.
Πηγές
- Vessel clearance · Turks and Caicos Islands Border Force · 2026-11-04
Τελωνειακές διαδικασίες σκάφους
The Turks and Caicos Islands Border Force requires private yachts to submit declarations through SailClear at least 24 hours before arrival and departure, display the Q flag on arrival, proceed directly to a port of entry and remain there until clearance is complete. Commercial passenger/cargo vessels are not covered by this private-yacht guidance.
Πηγές
- Vessel clearance · Turks and Caicos Islands Border Force · 2026-11-04
- Customs Ordinance (revision 31 March 2018) · Turks and Caicos Islands Customs · 2026-11-04
Καραντίνα και βιοασφάλεια
Quarantine and biosecurity
Animals, plants, large quantities of food, firearms/ammunition and explosives aboard may require advance permits or declarations. On arrival, food and animals must remain aboard pending inspection by Border Force or agricultural officers. If a crew member is ill, has had contact with a communicable disease or a reportable illness occurs, contact Environmental Health and follow its instructions. The official page does not give a complete restricted-items list; confirm with the responsible authority before carrying these goods.
Official source: Turks and Caicos Border Force: Vessel Clearance
Πηγές
- Vessel clearance for pleasure craft · Turks and Caicos Islands Border Force · 2026-11-04
Απαγορευμένα και περιορισμένα είδη
The Turks and Caicos Islands Border Force says animals, larger quantities of food, plants, firearms and explosives may require advance declaration and/or permits; the responsible authority determines the specific permit. This summary is not a complete prohibited/restricted-items list.
Πηγές
- Vessel clearance · Turks and Caicos Islands Border Force · 2026-11-04
Διαδικασίες λιμένα
The Turks and Caicos Islands Border Force private-yacht procedure requires advance SailClear reporting, display of the Q flag, proceeding to a port of entry and remaining aboard for border clearance. Departure must also be declared in advance and cleared. Confirm current cruising-permit validity and charges with Border Force.
Πηγές
- Vessel clearance · Turks and Caicos Islands Border Force · 2026-11-04
Τέλη και αναχώρηση
Fees and departure
The official yacht page lists a USD 50 arrival clearance fee and a USD 50 departure clearance fee; out-of-hours processing may incur an additional overtime fee. A cruising permit costs USD 300 and is valid for 90 days; this is separate from the departure-clearance fee. Submit the departure declaration through SailClear as required and confirm permit/stay deadlines.
Official sources: Turks and Caicos Border Force: Vessel Clearance · Customs: Pleasure Craft Fees and Cruising Permits
Πηγές
- Vessel clearance for pleasure craft · Turks and Caicos Islands Border Force · 2026-11-04
- Pleasure craft fees and cruising permits notice · Turks and Caicos Islands Customs · 2026-11-04
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Blue Haven Marina
Άφιξη · Αναφέρεται ως εγκεκριμένος
Αναχώρηση · Αναφέρεται ως εγκεκριμένος
Επισκόπηση
Γλώσσα περιεχομένου · English
Port status (information compiled on 2026-11-03)
- Arrival: Listed as accepting arrivals; eligibility must still be confirmed and an appointment arranged.
- Departure: Listed as providing outward clearance; an appointment is still required.
- Evidence: Listed in the source material; current eligibility and opening hours have not been verified for this individual port.
Before going ashore: confirm with local customs/border control, port health and the marina which vessel types they can receive, where to berth, working hours, public-holiday arrangements and permitted international routes. Being listed does not itself grant permission to land.
Reference: Official reference
Cockburn Harbour
Άφιξη · Αναφέρεται ως εγκεκριμένος
Αναχώρηση · Αναφέρεται ως εγκεκριμένος
Επισκόπηση
Γλώσσα περιεχομένου · English
Port status (information compiled on 2026-11-03)
- Arrival: Listed as accepting arrivals; eligibility must still be confirmed and an appointment arranged.
- Departure: Listed as providing outward clearance; an appointment is still required.
- Evidence: Listed in the source material; current eligibility and opening hours have not been verified for this individual port.
Before going ashore: confirm with local customs/border control, port health and the marina which vessel types they can receive, where to berth, working hours, public-holiday arrangements and permitted international routes. Being listed does not itself grant permission to land.
Reference: Official reference
Sapodilla Bay
Άφιξη · Αναφέρεται ως εγκεκριμένος
Αναχώρηση · Αναφέρεται ως εγκεκριμένος
Επισκόπηση
Γλώσσα περιεχομένου · English
Port status (information compiled on 2026-11-03)
- Arrival: Listed as accepting arrivals; eligibility must still be confirmed and an appointment arranged.
- Departure: Listed as providing outward clearance; an appointment is still required.
- Evidence: Listed in the source material; current eligibility and opening hours have not been verified for this individual port.
Before going ashore: confirm with local customs/border control, port health and the marina which vessel types they can receive, where to berth, working hours, public-holiday arrangements and permitted international routes. Being listed does not itself grant permission to land.
Reference: Official reference
South Bank Marina
Άφιξη · Αναφέρεται ως εγκεκριμένος
Αναχώρηση · Αναφέρεται ως εγκεκριμένος
Επισκόπηση
Γλώσσα περιεχομένου · English
Port status (information compiled on 2026-11-03)
- Arrival: Listed as accepting arrivals; eligibility must still be confirmed and an appointment arranged.
- Departure: Listed as providing outward clearance; an appointment is still required.
- Evidence: Listed in the source material; current eligibility and opening hours have not been verified for this individual port.
Before going ashore: confirm with local customs/border control, port health and the marina which vessel types they can receive, where to berth, working hours, public-holiday arrangements and permitted international routes. Being listed does not itself grant permission to land.
Reference: Official reference
South Dock, Grand Turk
Άφιξη · Αναφέρεται ως εγκεκριμένος
Αναχώρηση · Αναφέρεται ως εγκεκριμένος
Επισκόπηση
Γλώσσα περιεχομένου · English
Port status (information compiled on 2026-11-03)
- Arrival: Listed as accepting arrivals; eligibility must still be confirmed and an appointment arranged.
- Departure: Listed as providing outward clearance; an appointment is still required.
- Evidence: Listed in the source material; current eligibility and opening hours have not been verified for this individual port.
Before going ashore: confirm with local customs/border control, port health and the marina which vessel types they can receive, where to berth, working hours, public-holiday arrangements and permitted international routes. Being listed does not itself grant permission to land.
Reference: Official reference
South Dock, Providenciales
Άφιξη · Αναφέρεται ως εγκεκριμένος
Αναχώρηση · Αναφέρεται ως εγκεκριμένος
Επισκόπηση
Γλώσσα περιεχομένου · English
Port status (information compiled on 2026-11-03)
- Arrival: Listed as accepting arrivals; eligibility must still be confirmed and an appointment arranged.
- Departure: Listed as providing outward clearance; an appointment is still required.
- Evidence: Listed in the source material; current eligibility and opening hours have not been verified for this individual port.
Before going ashore: confirm with local customs/border control, port health and the marina which vessel types they can receive, where to berth, working hours, public-holiday arrangements and permitted international routes. Being listed does not itself grant permission to land.
Reference: Official reference
Southside Marina
Άφιξη · Αναφέρεται ως εγκεκριμένος
Αναχώρηση · Αναφέρεται ως εγκεκριμένος
Επισκόπηση
Γλώσσα περιεχομένου · English
Port status (information compiled on 2026-11-03)
- Arrival: Listed as accepting arrivals; eligibility must still be confirmed and an appointment arranged.
- Departure: Listed as providing outward clearance; an appointment is still required.
- Evidence: Listed in the source material; current eligibility and opening hours have not been verified for this individual port.
Before going ashore: confirm with local customs/border control, port health and the marina which vessel types they can receive, where to berth, working hours, public-holiday arrangements and permitted international routes. Being listed does not itself grant permission to land.
Reference: Official reference