Moving to Bahamas from Turks and Caicos Islands

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Turks and Caicos Islands to Bahamas.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Turks and Caicos Islands to Bahamas.

Living there in 2020
1,655 ↑ 7% vs 2015

people born in Turks and Caicos Islands live in Bahamas · UN DESA

Who's moving to Bahamas?

Top countries of origin for Bahamas's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

TC
76.6
BS
31.2

Bahamas performs significantly 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

TC
4.9t
BS
3.6t

Bahamas performs significantly 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

TC
10.0%
BS
9.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TC
$22,400
BS
$32,000

Bahamas performs significantly 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

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

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TC
11.6
BS
12.8

Turks and Caicos Islands performs better than Bahamas across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Turks and Caicos Islands and Bahamas. To live, work, or study long-term in Bahamas, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Bahamas's immigration authority.

Bahamas passport

Bahamas passport holder visiting Turks and Caicos Islands

Visa Free
Bahamas 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 Bahamas?

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

Is Bahamas safe for expats?

Bahamas performs significantly better than Turks and Caicos Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bahamas is 31.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 76.6 in Turks and Caicos Islands.

What language do they speak in Bahamas?

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

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At a Glance

TC BS
Population 58,286 355,608
Currency United States Dollar ($) Bahamian Dollar (BSD)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1649 +1242
Time zones 1 1