Moving to Turks and Caicos Islands from Haiti

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Haiti to Turks and Caicos Islands — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Haiti 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?

How many people actually move from Haiti to Turks and Caicos Islands, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
15,787 ↑ 13% vs 2015

people born in Haiti 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

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Haiti to Turks and Caicos Islands.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

HT
40.9
TC
76.6

Haiti 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

HT
0.3t
TC
4.9t

Haiti 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

HT
14.6%
TC
10.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

HT
$2,900
TC
$22,400

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

HT
66.0 yrs
TC
80.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

HT
40.0
TC
11.6

Turks and Caicos Islands performs significantly better than Haiti across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Haiti 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.

Haiti passport

Haiti passport holder visiting Turks and Caicos Islands

Visa Required
Haiti 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?

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?

Haiti 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 40.9 in Haiti.

What language do they speak in Turks and Caicos Islands?

The official language in Turks and Caicos Islands is English. In Haiti, the official languages are French and Haitian Creole.

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At a Glance

HT TC
Population 11,334,637 58,286
Currency Haitian Gourde (HTG) United States Dollar ($)
Languages French, Haitian Creole English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +509 +1649
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 114