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From Fox News: A former FBI investigator and international security expert said the recent rise in the travel advisory level in Turks and Caicos culminates from multiple factors, one of which may be the influx of foreign migrants.
Bill Daly, who after his career in the FBI worked at two of the world’s largest international security and investigative firms, spoke with Fox News Digital about the U.S. State Department’s recent decision to raise the popular vacation destination to a Level 2 travel advisory due to higher levels of crime.
Since the beginning of this year, Turks and Caicos has seen an influx of migrant rafts coming ashore.
As of Feb. 18, the country had intercepted four vessels in 2025, and authorities had detained a total of 296 “irregular migrants” in that time. On March 4, the State Department issued the new travel advisory.
CLICK HERE to read the new travel advisory for Turks and Caicos Islands, issued March 4, 2025. The advisory includes the following details:
Exercise increased caution in the Turks and Caicos Islands due to crime.
Country Summary: Most crime occurs in Providenciales. Police may have limited investigatory resources. U.S. Embassy Nassau, located in The Bahamas, provides consular services (including assistance to victims of crime) for U.S. citizens in the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Firearms and ammunition, including single bullets brought by mistake in carry-on bags or luggage, are illegal. Police strictly enforce these laws, even at the airport when travelers are leaving. Travelers face arrest, jail time, and heavy fines. Some U.S. citizens have been detained and unable to depart for several weeks or more after being found with bullets in their luggage. Offenders can face 12 years or more in prison. Though the law allows for some exceptions and discretion, the Department of State cannot guarantee your release.
Read the country information page for additional information on travel to the Turks and Caicos Islands.
If you decide to travel to the Turks and Caicos Islands:
- Check your luggage and hand baggage carefully for bullets or firearms before leaving the United States. Do not bring these items to the Turks and Caicos Islands.
- Avoid walking alone and at night.
- Do not answer your door at your hotel/residence unless you know who it is.
- Do not physically resist any robbery attempt.
- Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
- Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist.
- Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel.
- We highly recommend that you buy insurance before you travel. Check with your travel insurance provider about evacuation assistance, medical insurance, and trip cancellation coverage.
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