Turks- och Caicosöarna

Översikt

The Turks and Caicos are a British Overseas Territory situated around 1,000km south of Miami, Florida. The islands have a total land mass of around 430sq.km.

Hälsa, sjukdomar och vaccination

It is advisable to consult a travel health specialist or general practitioner (GP) to obtain the latest information about 4 to 8 weeks before departing. Polio, measles/mumps/rubella (MMR) and Tetanus-diphtheria vaccinations should be up to date.

The Hepatitis A vaccination is recommended for all travellers, while Hepatitis B is recommended for those who may have intimate contact with local residents or planning to stay for more than 6 months. Typhoid is recommended for those planning an extended stay in rural areas.

Travellers’ diarrhoea is the most common health problem. As such all travellers should bring antibiotic and anti diarrheal drugs.

There are occasional reports of Dengue fever, there have however been no recent cases. Standard mosquito bite prevention methods should be used.

Tap water should not be drunk unless it has been boiled, filtered or chemically disinfected. In addition avoid fruits and vegetables unless they have been cooked or peeled. Also avoid food and beverages obtained from street vendors.

Medical services are limited, especially on the smaller outer islands. It is advisable to purchase comprehensive medical insurance, although many doctors and hospitals will expect payment in cash regardless of this. It should be noted that there is a reciprocal health agreement with the UK where those under 16 and over 65 are entitled to all medical and dental care free, while others are entitled to dental treatment and ambulance travel on Grand Turk and medical treatment on the outer islands.

If the condition is serious it is advisable to evacuate to a country where facilities are better equipped such as Nassau or Miami.

Pass

Passports are required for entry into the Turks and Caicos. Passports must be valid up to 6 months from the date of entering the country. A valid return ticket is also required for entry.

Visum

Citizens who do not need visas include:

UK, USA, Australia, Canada and the EU