Moving to Turks and Caicos Islands from Dominica

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Dominica 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 Dominica to Turks and Caicos Islands.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

DM
27.1
TC
76.3

Dominica 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

DM
1.3t
TC
4.9t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

DM
82.0%
TC
93.5%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2000

percentage of the labour force without work

DM
23.0%
TC
10.0%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

DM
$10,989
TC
$37,507

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

DM
71.3 yrs
TC
78.2 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

DM
33.3
TC
3.0

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

Sources: World Bank (2022–2025), The World Factbook (1997–2022). How we calculate this

Can you move from Dominica to Turks and Caicos Islands?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Dominica 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.

Dominica passport

Dominica passport holder visiting Turks and Caicos Islands

Visa Free
Dominica 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?

Dominica performs better than Turks and Caicos Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Turks and Caicos Islands is 76.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 27.1 in Dominica.

What language do they speak in Turks and Caicos Islands?

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

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At a Glance

DM TC
Population 65,871 46,855
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) United States Dollar ($)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1767 +1649
Time zones 1 1