Moving to Canada from Turks and Caicos Islands

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Turks and Caicos Islands to Canada. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Turks and Caicos Islands to Canada, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
63 ↑ 7% vs 2015

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

Who's moving to Canada?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

TC
76.3
CA
2.0

Canada 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
CA
14.0t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2024

share of households with internet

TC
93.5%
CA
94.3%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

TC
10.0%
CA
6.9%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

TC
$37,507
CA
$55,698

Canada performs significantly better than Turks and Caicos Islands across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

TC
78.2 yrs
CA
82.1 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TC
3.0
CA
4.7

Canada generally does better on family life, though Turks and Caicos Islands leads in infant mortality.

Sources: World Bank (2022–2025), The World Factbook (1997–2022). How we calculate this

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Canada passport

Canada passport holder visiting Turks and Caicos Islands

Visa Free
Canada 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 Canada?

Usually fine from major cities in Canada. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Canada safe for expats?

Canada performs significantly better than Turks and Caicos Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Canada is 2.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 76.3 in Turks and Caicos Islands.

What language do they speak in Canada?

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

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At a Glance

TC CA
Population 46,855 41,651,653
Currency United States Dollar ($) Canadian Dollar (CA$)
Languages English English, French
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1649 +1
Time zones 1 6
Emergency number — 911