Moving to Turks and Caicos Islands from Botswana

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Botswana to Turks and Caicos Islands? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Turks and Caicos Islands compared to Botswana.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BW
10.6
TC
76.6

Botswana 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

BW
2.7t
TC
4.9t

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BW
23.4%
TC
10.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BW
$17,500
TC
$22,400

Turks and Caicos Islands performs significantly better than Botswana across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BW
65.6 yrs
TC
80.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BW
25.2
TC
11.6

Turks and Caicos Islands generally does better on family life, though Botswana leads in education spending.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Botswana 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.

Botswana passport

Botswana passport holder visiting Turks and Caicos Islands

Visa Free
Botswana 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?

From major Turks and Caicos Islands cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Botswana and Turks and Caicos Islands are what actually decide it long-term.

Is Turks and Caicos Islands safe for expats?

Botswana 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 10.6 in Botswana.

What language do they speak in Turks and Caicos Islands?

The official language in Turks and Caicos Islands is English. In Botswana, the official languages are English and Tswana.

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At a Glance

BW TC
Population 2,384,246 58,286
Currency Botswanan Pula (BWP) United States Dollar ($)
Languages English, Tswana English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +267 +1649
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999