Moving to Guinea-Bissau from Turks and Caicos Islands

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Turks and Caicos Islands to Guinea-Bissau, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese and Upper Guinea Creole. 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 Guinea-Bissau compared to Turks and Caicos Islands.

Is it safe?

Homicide rateUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

TC
76.6
GW
1.1

Guinea-Bissau performs significantly better than Turks and Caicos Islands across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capitaWorld Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TC
4.9t
GW
0.2t

Guinea-Bissau performs significantly better than Turks and Caicos Islands across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet accessThe World Factbook, 2022

share of households with internet

TC
93.5%
GW
35.0%

Turks and Caicos Islands performs better than Guinea-Bissau across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TC
10.0%
GW
3.2%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TC
$22,400
GW
$2,400

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TC
80.8 yrs
GW
63.7 yrs
Infant mortalityThe World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TC
11.6
GW
49.0

Turks and Caicos Islands performs better than Guinea-Bissau 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 Guinea-Bissau. To live, work, or study long-term in Guinea-Bissau, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Guinea-Bissau's immigration authority.

Guinea-Bissau passport

Guinea-Bissau passport holder visiting Turks and Caicos Islands

Visa Required
Guinea-Bissau 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 Guinea-Bissau?

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

Is Guinea-Bissau safe for expats?

Guinea-Bissau performs significantly better than Turks and Caicos Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Guinea-Bissau is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 76.6 in Turks and Caicos Islands.

What language do they speak in Guinea-Bissau?

The official languages in Guinea-Bissau are Portuguese and Upper Guinea Creole. In Turks and Caicos Islands, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

TC GW
Population58,2862,026,778
CurrencyUnited States Dollar ($)CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
LanguagesEnglishPortuguese, Upper Guinea Creole
Driving sideLeftRight
Calling code+1649+245
Time zones11