Moving to Colombia from Turks and Caicos Islands

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Turks and Caicos Islands to Colombia, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Colombia 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
CO
25.4

Colombia 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
CO
1.8t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2022

share of households with internet

TC
93.5%
CO
73.0%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TC
10.0%
CO
9.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TC
$22,400
CO
$18,800

Turks and Caicos Islands generally does better on employment & economy, though Colombia leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TC
80.8 yrs
CO
74.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TC
11.6
CO
11.7

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Colombia passport

Colombia passport holder visiting Turks and Caicos Islands

Visa Free
Colombia 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 Colombia?

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

Is Colombia safe for expats?

Colombia performs significantly better than Turks and Caicos Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Colombia is 25.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 76.6 in Turks and Caicos Islands.

What language do they speak in Colombia?

The official language in Colombia is Spanish. In Turks and Caicos Islands, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

TC CO
Population 58,286 49,059,221
Currency United States Dollar ($) Colombian Peso (COP)
Languages English Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1649 +57
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 123