US Advisory Puts Turks And Caicos On Notice For Assaults
State raised the advisory to Level 2 on July 7, 2026, adding scam and overcharging warnings for visitors.
- Level 2 'Exercise Increased Caution' advisory updated July 7, 2026 by the State Department.
- Advisory cites multiple reports of sexual assault against tourists on the islands.
- Warns of scams and inflated overcharging schemes aimed specifically at foreign visitors.
Why it mattersAdvisories arrive only after the crimes behind them have already become routine, not before.
U.S. Department of State - Turks and Caicos Islands Travel Advisory ↗ · Jul 11, 20267/11/26 · ✓ Checked✓ Check