Moving to Seychelles 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 Seychelles — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Turks and Caicos Islands to Seychelles.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rateUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

TC
76.6
SC
9.3

Seychelles 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
SC
7.2t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet accessThe World Factbook, 2022

share of households with internet

TC
93.5%
SC
82.0%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2017

percentage of the labour force without work

TC
10.0%
SC
3.0%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TC
$22,400
SC
$29,500

Seychelles performs significantly better than Turks and Caicos Islands across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TC
80.8 yrs
SC
76.1 yrs
Infant mortalityThe World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TC
11.6
SC
10.6

Seychelles 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 Seychelles. To live, work, or study long-term in Seychelles, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Seychelles's immigration authority.

Seychelles passport

Seychelles passport holder visiting Turks and Caicos Islands

Visa Free
Seychelles 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 Seychelles?

Working remotely from Seychelles'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 Seychelles.

Is Seychelles safe for expats?

Seychelles performs significantly better than Turks and Caicos Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Seychelles is 9.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 76.6 in Turks and Caicos Islands.

What language do they speak in Seychelles?

The official languages in Seychelles are English, French and Seychellois Creole. In Turks and Caicos Islands, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

TC SC
Population58,28697,017
CurrencyUnited States Dollar ($)Seychellois Rupee (SCR)
LanguagesEnglishEnglish, French, Seychellois Creole
Driving sideLeftLeft
Calling code+1649+248
Time zones11