Moving to Turks and Caicos Islands from Tonga

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Tonga to Turks and Caicos Islands? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Turks and Caicos Islands compared to Tonga.

Is it safe?

Homicide rateUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

TO
0.9
TC
76.6

Tonga 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

TO
1.6t
TC
4.9t

Tonga 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

TO
67.0%
TC
93.5%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TO
2.3%
TC
10.0%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TO
$6,600
TC
$22,400

Tonga 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

TO
77.5 yrs
TC
80.8 yrs
Infant mortalityThe World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TO
12.4
TC
11.6

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Tonga 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.

Tonga passport

Tonga passport holder visiting Turks and Caicos Islands

Visa Required
Tonga 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?

From major Turks and Caicos Islands cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Tonga and Turks and Caicos Islands are what actually decide it long-term.

Is Turks and Caicos Islands safe for expats?

Tonga 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 0.9 in Tonga.

What language do they speak in Turks and Caicos Islands?

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

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At a Glance

TO TC
Population105,51758,286
CurrencyTongan Paʻanga (TOP)United States Dollar ($)
LanguagesEnglish, TonganEnglish
Driving sideLeftLeft
Calling code+676+1649
Time zones11