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

If you moved from Turks and Caicos Islands to Saint Lucia.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

TC
76.6
LC
36.7

Saint Lucia 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
LC
1.7t

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TC
10.0%
LC
11.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TC
$22,400
LC
$22,700

Turks and Caicos Islands generally does better on employment & economy, though Saint Lucia leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TC
80.8 yrs
LC
79.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TC
11.6
LC
12.0

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

Saint Lucia passport

Saint Lucia passport holder visiting Turks and Caicos Islands

Visa Free
Saint Lucia 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 Saint Lucia?

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

Is Saint Lucia safe for expats?

Saint Lucia performs significantly better than Turks and Caicos Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Saint Lucia is 36.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 76.6 in Turks and Caicos Islands.

What language do they speak in Saint Lucia?

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

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At a Glance

TC LC
Population 58,286 167,122
Currency United States Dollar ($) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1649 +1758
Time zones 1 1