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Last update: April 5, 2026

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Turks and Caicos Islands

7 6.9 out of 10

Safety Score

Generally safe

Last updated: April 5, 2026 12% data coverage

Turks and Caicos Islands has a safety score of 6.9/10 as of April 5, 2026, rated as Moderate risk. The biggest concern is crime (5.0/10), while the strongest area is health (9.7/10). This score is calculated daily from 4+ independent public sources.

Turks and Caicos Islands has a travel safety score of 6.9/10, ranking 112th out of 248 countries globally. This classifies it as a Moderate risk destination. The strongest category is Health (9.7/10) while the main area of concern is Governance (5.0/10). Data is sourced from 4+ public databases and government advisories, updated daily.

What are the safety risk areas?

Crime 5.0/10
Governance 5.0/10
Conflict 5.0/10
Environment 5.6/10
Health 9.7/10

What do governments say?

Government of Canada

Level 2

Exercise a high degree of caution

Updated: Apr 5, 2026 Source

US State Department

Level 2

Exercise Increased Caution

Updated: Mar 4, 2025 Source

How does Turks and Caicos Islands compare to nearby countries?

CountryScoreConflictCrimeHealthGovernanceEnvironment
British Indian Ocean Territory9.95.05.05.05.05.0
Saint Martin9.95.05.05.05.05.0
Pitcairn9.95.05.05.05.05.0
Svalbard and Jan Mayen9.95.05.05.05.05.0
Turks and Caicos Islands6.95.05.09.75.05.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it safe to travel to Turks and Caicos Islands in 2026?

Turks and Caicos Islands has a safety score of 6.9/10, classified as Moderate risk.

This score is updated daily using data from 4+ public sources including government advisories, health data, and conflict indicators.

What is the biggest risk when traveling to Turks and Caicos Islands?

The area of greatest concern for Turks and Caicos Islands is crime, with a score of 5.0/10.

Travelers should pay particular attention to this aspect when planning their trip. Check the full pillar breakdown on this page for detailed insights.

Do I need travel insurance for Turks and Caicos Islands?

Travel insurance is strongly recommended for any international trip, including visits to Turks and Caicos Islands. A comprehensive policy should cover medical emergencies, trip cancellations, and evacuation.

This is especially important given that health-related risks can change rapidly.

Where does the data come from?

  • Travel advisories from 37 governments worldwide including US, UK, Canada, Australia, Germany, Netherlands, Japan, Slovakia, France, New Zealand, Ireland, Finland, Hong Kong, Brazil, Austria, Philippines, Belgium, Denmark, Singapore, Romania, Serbia, Estonia, Croatia, Argentina, Italy, Spain, South Korea, Taiwan, China, India, Switzerland, Sweden, Norway, Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary, and Portugal

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    ReliefWeb -- humanitarian situation reports and disaster alerts

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    World Bank Development Indicators -- governance, health, and environment data

    Fetched: Mar 19, 2026

What are the safety risk areas? — Detail

Crime 5.0/10 · Moderate · Coverage: 0%

Governance 5.0/10 · Moderate · Coverage: 0%

Conflict 5.0/10 · Moderate · Coverage: 7%

Indicators Value Source Year
advisory level us 6.7/10 advisories_us 2026
advisory level ca 6.7/10 advisories_ca 2026
advisory level nl 6.7/10 advisories_nl 2026

Environment 5.6/10 · Moderate · Coverage: 20%

Indicators Value Source Year
reliefweb active disasters 9.0/10 reliefweb 2026

Health 9.7/10 · Low · Coverage: 33%

Indicators Value Source Year
wb child mortality 9.7/10 worldbank 2023