Moving to Turks and Caicos Islands from Dominican Republic

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Dominican Republic 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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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Dominican Republic to Turks and Caicos Islands.

Living there in 2020
1,989 ↑ 13% vs 2015

people born in Dominican Republic live in Turks and Caicos Islands · UN DESA

Who's moving to Turks and Caicos Islands?

Top countries of origin for Turks and Caicos Islands's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

DO
12.4
TC
76.6

Dominican Republic 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

DO
3.0t
TC
4.9t

Dominican Republic 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

DO
5.6%
TC
10.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

DO
$23,100
TC
$22,400

Dominican Republic performs better than Turks and Caicos Islands across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

DO
72.6 yrs
TC
80.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

DO
21.2
TC
11.6

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Dominican Republic 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.

Dominican Republic passport

Dominican Republic passport holder visiting Turks and Caicos Islands

Visa Required
Dominican Republic 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 Dominican Republic and Turks and Caicos Islands are what actually decide it long-term.

Is Turks and Caicos Islands safe for expats?

Dominican Republic 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 12.4 in Dominican Republic.

What language do they speak in Turks and Caicos Islands?

The official language in Turks and Caicos Islands is English. In Dominican Republic, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

DO TC
Population 10,694,700 58,286
Currency Dominican Peso (DOP) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Spanish English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +1 +1649
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911