Moving to Turks and Caicos Islands from Solomon Islands

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Solomon Islands to Turks and Caicos Islands.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rateUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SB
3.7
TC
76.6

Solomon Islands 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

SB
0.4t
TC
4.9t

Solomon Islands 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

SB
36.0%
TC
93.5%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SB
1.6%
TC
10.0%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SB
$2,700
TC
$22,400

Solomon Islands 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

SB
76.7 yrs
TC
80.8 yrs
Infant mortalityThe World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SB
20.0
TC
11.6

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Solomon Islands 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.

Solomon Islands passport

Solomon Islands passport holder visiting Turks and Caicos Islands

Visa Free
Solomon Islands 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?

Solomon Islands 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 3.7 in Solomon Islands.

What language do they speak in Turks and Caicos Islands?

Both Solomon Islands and Turks and Caicos Islands share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

SB TC
Population702,69458,286
CurrencySolomon Islands Dollar (SBD)United States Dollar ($)
LanguagesEnglishEnglish
Driving sideLeftLeft
Calling code+677+1649
Time zones11