Moving to Turks and Caicos Islands from Seychelles

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What to Expect

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SC
9.3
TC
76.6

Seychelles 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

SC
7.2t
TC
4.9t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2022

share of households with internet

SC
82.0%
TC
93.5%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2017

percentage of the labour force without work

SC
3.0%
TC
10.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SC
$29,500
TC
$22,400

Seychelles 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

SC
76.1 yrs
TC
80.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SC
10.6
TC
11.6

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Seychelles 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.

Seychelles passport

Seychelles passport holder visiting Turks and Caicos Islands

Visa Free
Seychelles 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?

Seychelles 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 9.3 in Seychelles.

What language do they speak in Turks and Caicos Islands?

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

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At a Glance

SC TC
Population 97,017 58,286
Currency Seychellois Rupee (SCR) United States Dollar ($)
Languages English, French, Seychellois Creole English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +248 +1649
Time zones 1 1