Moving to Turks and Caicos Islands from Ireland

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Ireland to Turks and Caicos Islands.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

IE
0.7
TC
76.3

Ireland 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

IE
6.0t
TC
4.9t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

IE
97.2%
TC
93.5%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

IE
4.6%
TC
10.0%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

IE
$131,592
TC
$37,507

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

IE
83.0 yrs
TC
78.2 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IE
3.4
TC
3.0

Turks and Caicos Islands generally does better on family life, though Ireland leads in life expectancy.

Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), The World Factbook (1997–2022). How we calculate this

Can you move from Ireland to Turks and Caicos Islands?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Ireland 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.

Ireland passport

Ireland passport holder visiting Turks and Caicos Islands

Visa Free
Ireland 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?

Ireland 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 0.7 in Ireland.

What language do they speak in Turks and Caicos Islands?

The official language in Turks and Caicos Islands is English. In Ireland, the official languages are English and Irish.

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At a Glance

IE TC
Population 5,484,367 46,855
Currency Euro (€) United States Dollar ($)
Languages English, Irish English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +353 +1649
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 —