Moving to Gambia from Turks and Caicos Islands

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Turks and Caicos Islands to Gambia — from daily expenses to quality of life.

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Turks and Caicos Islands and Gambia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TC
4.9t
GM
0.2t

Gambia 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%
GM
33.0%

Turks and Caicos Islands performs better than Gambia 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%
GM
6.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TC
$22,400
GM
$2,900

Turks and Caicos Islands generally does better on employment & economy, though Gambia 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
GM
67.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TC
11.6
GM
37.2

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

Data: The World Factbook, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Gambia passport

Gambia passport holder visiting Turks and Caicos Islands

Visa Required
Gambia 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 Gambia?

Working remotely from Gambia's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Turks and Caicos Islands and Gambia.

What language do they speak in Gambia?

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

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At a Glance

TC GM
Population 58,286 2,413,403
Currency United States Dollar ($) Gambian Dalasi (GMD)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1649 +220
Time zones 1 1