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Turks and Caicos Islands

Turks and Caicos Islands

The Turks and Caicos Islands host around 15 refugees, with additional individuals in need of protection. UNHCR supports local authorities in:

  • providing assistance
  • facilitating access to documentation
  • strengthening community-based protection mechanisms.

For information about our work in the Turks and Caicos Islands:

Refworld

Find legislation, case law and UNHCR policy relating to claims for international protection.

Visit Refworld

Office contact details

Turks and Caicos Islands is covered by the following UNHCR office:

The UNHCR Regional Representation in Washington

Street and mailing address:
1800 Massachusetts Ave NW, Suite 500, 20036 Washington, DC, United States

Phone:
+1 202 296 5191

Fax:
+1 202 296 5660

Email:
[email protected]

Time zone:
GMT -5

Working hours

  • Monday: 9:00 - 17:00
  • Tuesday: 9:00 - 17:00
  • Wednesday: 9:00 - 17:00
  • Thursday: 9:00 - 17:00
  • Friday: 9:00 - 17:00
  • Saturday: closed
  • Sunday: closed

Public holidays

  • 2 January 2023, New Year's Day
  • 7 April 2023, Good Friday
  • 21 April 2023, Eid al-Fitr
  • 29 May 2023, Memorial Day
  • 28 June 2023, Eid al-Adha
  • 4 July 2023, Independence Day
  • 4 September 2023, Labour Day
  • 23 November 2023, Thanksgiving Day
  • 25 December 2023, Christmas Day