Moving to Dominica 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 Dominica — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Turks and Caicos Islands to Dominica.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

TC
76.6
DM
13.8

Dominica 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
DM
1.3t

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2000

percentage of the labour force without work

TC
10.0%
DM
23.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TC
$22,400
DM
$15,900

Turks and Caicos Islands performs better than Dominica 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
DM
78.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TC
11.6
DM
11.3

Dominica generally does better on family life, though Turks and Caicos Islands leads in life expectancy.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Dominica passport

Dominica passport holder visiting Turks and Caicos Islands

Visa Free
Dominica 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 Dominica?

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

Is Dominica safe for expats?

Dominica performs significantly better than Turks and Caicos Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Dominica is 13.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 76.6 in Turks and Caicos Islands.

What language do they speak in Dominica?

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

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At a Glance

TC DM
Population 58,286 74,629
Currency United States Dollar ($) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1649 +1767
Time zones 1 1