Entry/Exit: The Turks and Caicos are a British Crown colony. A passport or proof of citizenship with a photo i.d. and a round-trip or onward plane ticket is required. There is a $15 departure tax. Currency: Based on the U.S. dollar. Electricity: 110v/60cycle (same as U.S.). Airline: American Airlines (through Miami), 800-433-7300. Contacts: Turks and Caicos Tourist Board, 800-241-0824. Area Code Change: The new area code is 649. Dive Operators: Grand Turk Oasis Divers, 800-892-3995 Sea Eye Diving, 800-946-1407 Blue Water Diver, 649-946-2432 Salt CaySalt Cay Divers, 649-946-6906 South CaicosClub Carib, 800-581-CLUB
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