Turks & Caicos - Fees
Turks and Caicos Fees
Entrance (Inward)
Temporary Importation Declaration (first 7 days) – $50 (plus overtime charges on weekends and holidays)
Cruising Permits (Extended Stay)
Only required if you intend to stay more than 7 days.
Cruising Permit (90 days) – $300
Can be renewed once for another, $300.
Clearance (Outward)
Application for Clearance for Departure (valid for 24hrs) – $50
Overtime Fees
Customs regular working hours are 08:00 to 16:30, Monday through Thursday and 08:00 to 16:00 on Friday with a lunch break every day from 12:30 to 14:00. Overtime charges apply when being processed outside of regular working hours.
Overtime charges are typically $10/hr on weekdays and $15/ hr on weekends.
See the Turks and Caicos Customs Vessel Clearance website to confirm charges, hours and overtime rates.
Note: Overtime is only charged when the act of service is rendered outside of normal working hours.
Note: The Customs department encourages using credit/debit cards for fees as a swipe machine is available.
Visitor Permit
Visitors are typically granted a 30 day entry (if requested). Visitor Permits valid for 30 days can be renewed for 30 further days twice. Each renewal costs $50 per passport.
Fishing License
A fishing license is required to fish in the Turks and Caicos. A fishing license can be obtained at the Department of Environment and Maritime Affairs (DEMA) and at most marinas. A daily license costs $10 and a monthly fishing license costs $30.
Anchoring Permit
All vessels greater than 60 feet (18 m) in length require an Anchoring Permit. Anchoring Permits cost $100, are valid for 30 days, and can be obtained from the Department of Environment and Maritime Affairs (DEMA) and some of the larger marinas (Turtle Cove and Blue Haven Marinas).
Useful links:
Turks and Caicos Customs Checklist for Yachters
Turks and Caicos Customs Vessel Clearance website
Visit Turks & Caicos Islands – Getting Here by Yacht
Last updated: December 2024
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Check your ENTIRE boat ,luggage for firearms & ammunition, if caught with either penalties are severe 12 years in jail
any more recent checkin comments
Hi Christopher, there doesn’t look to be any recent comments posted by cruisers visiting T&C, but our formalities info. was updated this time last year. I have just got in touch with the authorities there to check for any changes in procedures and fees and will advise when I get a reply. I’ve not heard of anything in the last 12 months, so it’s likely all is still the same – see https://www.noonsite.com/place/turks-caicos/view/clearance/.
Just a quick update on clearing in at Sapodilla Bay. The customs office at the South Dock is not accessible by boat or dinghy as it is located in a working dockyard. You can however beach your dinghy at the access path between resort properties and walk to the main road and take a right and a right again to get to the yard. You will be given hardhat and vest and directed to office. Clearance was very easy otherwise. Note that the office does not have any idea what Sailclear is at this point, nor do they take credit cards. Optionally, they suggested that it may be easier for cruisers to head to South Side Marina to check in and then find anchorage once cleared. Sapodilla Bay is not within walking distance to any amenities or services but the holding was good in 10 feet of water with protection from North and East.