Moving to Turks and Caicos Islands from Antigua and Barbuda

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Antigua and Barbuda to Turks and Caicos Islands — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Antigua and Barbuda to Turks and Caicos Islands.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AG
10.7
TC
76.6

Antigua and Barbuda performs better than Turks and Caicos Islands across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AG
3.8t
TC
4.9t

Antigua and Barbuda performs better than Turks and Caicos Islands across all environment metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2014

percentage of the labour force without work

AG
11.0%
TC
10.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AG
$28,700
TC
$22,400

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on employment & economy, though Turks and Caicos Islands leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AG
77.8 yrs
TC
80.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AG
14.3
TC
11.6

Turks and Caicos Islands performs significantly better than Antigua and Barbuda across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Antigua and Barbuda and Turks and Caicos Islands. To live, work, or study long-term in Turks and Caicos Islands, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Turks and Caicos Islands's immigration authority.

Antigua and Barbuda passport

Antigua and Barbuda passport holder visiting Turks and Caicos Islands

Visa Free
Antigua and Barbuda passport holders can enter Turks and Caicos Islands without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Turks and Caicos Islands?

Usually fine from major cities in Turks and Caicos Islands. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Turks and Caicos Islands safe for expats?

Antigua and Barbuda performs better than Turks and Caicos Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Turks and Caicos Islands is 76.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 10.7 in Antigua and Barbuda.

What language do they speak in Turks and Caicos Islands?

Both Antigua and Barbuda and Turks and Caicos Islands share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

AG TC
Population 100,335 58,286
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) United States Dollar ($)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1268 +1649
Time zones 1 1