Turks and Caicos Islands, a British overseas territory, is located in the Atlantic Ocean about 600 miles southeast of Miami and south of Bermuda. The US State Department has issued a new Level 2 travel advisory for the islands,

US government issues travel advisory for Turks and Caicos Islands. Turks and Caicos is a British Overseas Territory in the North Atlantic, consisting of eight major islands. Its m

The U.S. State Department issued a travel advisory for Turks and Caicos Islands. The State Department warned about crime in Providenciales, the main island in the archipelago. The Level 2 travel advisory asked travelers to “exercise increased caution” and avoid walking alone at night or resisting robbers.

The State Department encourages U.S. citizens traveling to enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program for emergency updates and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.. Other safety tips: Do not bring weapons or ammunition to the Turks and Caicos Islands. Avoid walking alone and at night.

The updated advisory comes nearly a year after several Americans were arrested on ammunition charges in Turks and Caicos.

Experience Turks and Caicos and the Ministry of Tourism takes note of the updated U.S. Government’s Travel Advisory for the Turks and Caicos Islands. The advisory, which has remained at a level 2 since July 2023 does not advise against travel to the

The U.S. State Department is urging Americans to exercise increased caution if they are visiting Turks and Caicos Islands. The State Department issued a Level 2 travel advisory for the archipelago. The travel advisory is due to high levels of crime.

Travelers going to Turks and Caicos are advised to purchase insurance, avoid wandering alone at night, and enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program.

The U.S. Department of State has issued a Level 2 travel advisory for the Turks and Caicos Islands. The warning urges American travelers to exercise increased caution due to crime and strict firearm regulations.