Moving to Sierra Leone 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 Sierra Leone — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Turks and Caicos Islands to Sierra Leone. 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 Sierra Leone 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
SL
2.1

Sierra Leone 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
SL
0.2t

Sierra Leone 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%
SL
12.7%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

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

a broad measure of economic output per person

TC
$22,400
SL
$1,700

Turks and Caicos Islands generally does better on employment & economy, though Sierra Leone leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TC
80.8 yrs
SL
58.8 yrs
Infant mortalityThe World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TC
11.6
SL
73.4

Turks and Caicos Islands generally does better on family life, though Sierra Leone leads in education spending.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Sierra Leone passport

Sierra Leone passport holder visiting Turks and Caicos Islands

Visa Required
Sierra Leone 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 Sierra Leone?

Working remotely from Sierra Leone'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 Sierra Leone.

Is Sierra Leone safe for expats?

Sierra Leone performs significantly better than Turks and Caicos Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Sierra Leone is 2.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 76.6 in Turks and Caicos Islands.

What language do they speak in Sierra Leone?

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

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At a Glance

TC SL
Population58,2868,692,606
CurrencyUnited States Dollar ($)Sierra Leonean Leone (SLL)
LanguagesEnglishEnglish
Driving sideLeftRight
Calling code+1649+232
Time zones11