Moving to Turks and Caicos Islands from Burkina Faso

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Burkina Faso 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 Burkina Faso.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capitaWorld Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BF
0.3t
TC
4.9t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet accessThe World Factbook, 2022

share of households with internet

BF
22.0%
TC
93.5%

Turks and Caicos Islands performs significantly better than Burkina Faso across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BF
5.3%
TC
10.0%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BF
$2,500
TC
$22,400

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BF
63.4 yrs
TC
80.8 yrs
Infant mortalityThe World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BF
49.4
TC
11.6

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

Data: The World Factbook, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Burkina Faso 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.

Burkina Faso passport

Burkina Faso passport holder visiting Turks and Caicos Islands

Visa Required
Burkina Faso passport holders need a visa to enter Turks and Caicos Islands.

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 Burkina Faso and Turks and Caicos Islands are what actually decide it long-term.

What language do they speak in Turks and Caicos Islands?

The official language in Turks and Caicos Islands is English. In Burkina Faso, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

BF TC
Population21,935,38958,286
CurrencyCFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)United States Dollar ($)
LanguagesFrenchEnglish
Driving sideRightLeft
Calling code+226+1649
Time zones11