Moving to Turks and Caicos Islands from Suriname

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Suriname to Turks and Caicos Islands — from daily expenses to quality of life.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Suriname and Turks and Caicos Islands stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SR
7.3
TC
76.6

Suriname 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

SR
4.1t
TC
4.9t

Suriname 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

SR
7.7%
TC
10.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SR
$19,000
TC
$22,400

Suriname generally does better on employment & economy, though Turks and Caicos Islands leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SR
72.4 yrs
TC
80.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SR
30.2
TC
11.6

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Suriname 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.

Suriname passport

Suriname passport holder visiting Turks and Caicos Islands

Visa Free
Suriname 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?

Working remotely from Turks and Caicos Islands's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Suriname and Turks and Caicos Islands.

Is Turks and Caicos Islands safe for expats?

Suriname 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 7.3 in Suriname.

What language do they speak in Turks and Caicos Islands?

The official language in Turks and Caicos Islands is English. In Suriname, the official language is Dutch.

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At a Glance

SR TC
Population 632,638 58,286
Currency Surinamese Dollar (SRD) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Dutch English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +597 +1649
Time zones 1 1