Is Grand Turk safe? Turks and Caicos Islands travel risk
Is Grand Turk safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026
Grand Turk scores 52/100 on our travel risk index (Elevated). The US State Department rates Turks and Caicos Islands Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution, updated 7 Jul 2026); the UK has no advice against travel; Canada says: exercise a high degree of caution. No GDACS or USGS hazard events within 100 km in the last 14 days. No change in government advice in the last 7 days.
Grand Turk scores 52/100 (Elevated). The score combines security, crime and scams, health and medical access, natural hazards and current alerts measured for this location and Turks and Caicos Islands (how it is calculated). The sections below are specific to Grand Turk: nearest emergency and transport facilities, frequently asked questions.
Driven by: crime and scams (100/100) and security (35/100).
A score of 52 is higher than the scores of 70% of the 241 countries we cover.
Consult the Turks and Caicos Islands travel risk page for nationwide security advisories, entry protocols, and consular warnings.
Territorial & Position Context
In the Turks and Caicos Islands territory, Grand Turk is established at 21.4590° N, 71.1390° W. It lies in Turks and Caicos Islands. Time zone observed: UTC.
Turks and Caicos Islands
21.4590° N, 71.1390° W
Lowland
UTC
3,700
Critical Services & Regional Transit
Natural Hazard Calendar & History
No GDACS or USGS events recorded within 100 km in the past five years.
For consular advice on women's safety, LGBT+ travel, and local laws, see the Turks and Caicos Islands travel advice & laws.
Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel. See the Turks and Caicos Islands entry requirements.
Questions travellers ask about Grand Turk
Is Grand Turks safe?
Grand Turk currently scores 52/100 on our composite travel risk index (elevated risk; lower is safer). It already includes the current US State Department advisory for Turks and Caicos Islands (Level 2 of 4). Official advice can change quickly, so check it again shortly before you travel.
Sources: Travel Risk Calculator — Grand Turk · Methodology
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