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Arriving

What to do in your first week

Fly into Providenciales

The Providenciales airport is the main airport in the Turks and Caicos. Its codes are PLS and MBPV. The TCI Airports Authority lists it as Howard Hamilton International Airport, with a runway of 9,200 ft by 150 ft.

Airport codesPLS and MBPV
Runway9,200 ft by 150 ft
Dock walking

Helpful tips before walking the docks

Notice of arrivalEvery pleasure craft files a SailClear notice at least 24 hours before it arrives. (TCI Border Force.)
Shore contactNobody leaves a yacht until it has cleared in. It is an offence to go ashore without clearance. (TCI Border Force.) Check the rules for your passport.
Customs hoursCustoms officers work 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Thursday, and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday. (Blue Haven Marina.)
OvertimeOvertime is usually USD 10 on a weekday and USD 15 on a Sunday or holiday, on top of the USD 50 clearance fee. (Blue Haven Marina.)
Tender berthBlue Haven Marina offers a tender berth for yachts at anchor. Crew use it to shop or to visit Immigration. (Blue Haven Marina.)
Papers

Visas and work rules

Work permit

TCI Border Force says a person needs a work permit to work in the Turks and Caicos, and the employer usually applies. Check the rules for your passport.

Short visits

A temporary work permit covers gainful work of up to ten calendar days. A business visitor permit covers up to 7 days a visit and is not granted to people who are ineligible for a work permit. Check the rules for your passport.

Visa

A person from a country that needs a visa must apply before arrival. Blue Haven Marina says visitor visas run for 30 days and renewals cost USD 50 per passport. Check the rules for your passport.

Pay

Crew pay by yacht size

Role45 to 50 m70 m and over
CaptainEUR 9,000 to 12,000EUR 15,000+
First OfficerEUR 4,500 to 6,000EUR 7,000+
Chief EngineerEUR 7,000 to 9,500EUR 8,500+
ChefEUR 5,500 to 6,500EUR 8,000+
Bosun / 2nd MateEUR 3,200 to 4,000EUR 5,000+
Chief Stew / PurserEUR 2,800 to 4,000EUR 3,000+
DeckhandEUR 2,800 to 3,500EUR 3,000+
StewEUR 2,200 to 2,500EUR 2,200 to 2,500

UKSA salary guide 2025, in EUR. The guide does not state the pay period and is not specific to Providenciales.

Crew life

Where crew go

Anchorage Restaurant & Bar

At Blue Haven Marina

Crew lounge

At Blue Haven Marina

Sources. Checked 8 November 2026.

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