An onward ticket is officially required. Visitors are allowed to stay for 30 days, renewable once only. Providenciales is no longer as safe as it was before being discovered as a tourist and off-shore banking destination, but still safer than most Caribbean islands. It is not advisable to walk around alone at night or on deserted beaches. On Provo, take precautions about leaving valuables in your room or on the beach.
Crime is on the increase.
Traffic is fast and aggressive causing many accidents. Personal security is much better on Grand Turk and the other islands and a haven compared with most other Caribbean countries. Should you need it, the police station on Grand Turk is T9462299 and on Salt Cay, T9466929. In an emergency anywhere T999. Dr Euan Menzies, T9464242.