Moving to Turks and Caicos Islands from Brazil

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Brazil to Turks and Caicos Islands, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BR
20.6
TC
76.6

Brazil 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

BR
2.3t
TC
4.9t

Brazil 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

BR
8.0%
TC
10.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BR
$18,600
TC
$22,400

Brazil generally does better on employment & economy, though Turks and Caicos Islands leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BR
75.9 yrs
TC
80.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BR
13.3
TC
11.6

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Brazil 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.

Brazil passport

Brazil passport holder visiting Turks and Caicos Islands

Visa Free
Brazil 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 Brazil and Turks and Caicos Islands are what actually decide it long-term.

Is Turks and Caicos Islands safe for expats?

Brazil 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 20.6 in Brazil.

What language do they speak in Turks and Caicos Islands?

The official language in Turks and Caicos Islands is English. In Brazil, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

BR TC
Population 217,240,060 58,286
Currency Brazilian Real (R$) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Portuguese English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +55 +1649
Time zones 4 1
Emergency number 190