Moving to Turks and Caicos Islands from Papua New Guinea

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Papua New Guinea 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 Papua New Guinea to Turks and Caicos Islands.

Is it safe?

Homicide rateUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

PG
9.4
TC
76.6

Papua New Guinea performs better than Turks and Caicos Islands across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capitaWorld Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PG
0.5t
TC
4.9t

Papua New Guinea 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

PG
32.0%
TC
93.5%

Turks and Caicos Islands performs significantly better than Papua New Guinea across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

PG
2.6%
TC
10.0%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PG
$4,200
TC
$22,400

Papua New Guinea 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

PG
69.4 yrs
TC
80.8 yrs
Infant mortalityThe World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PG
33.6
TC
11.6

Turks and Caicos Islands performs significantly better than Papua New Guinea across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Papua New Guinea 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.

Papua New Guinea passport

Papua New Guinea passport holder visiting Turks and Caicos Islands

Visa Required
Papua New Guinea 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?

Papua New Guinea 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 9.4 in Papua New Guinea.

What language do they speak in Turks and Caicos Islands?

The official language in Turks and Caicos Islands is English. In Papua New Guinea, the official languages are English, Hiri Motu and Tok Pisin.

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At a Glance

PG TC
Population9,593,49858,286
CurrencyPapua New Guinean Kina (PGK)United States Dollar ($)
LanguagesEnglish, Hiri Motu, Tok PisinEnglish
Driving sideLeftLeft
Calling code+675+1649
Time zones11
Emergency number000