Moving to Solomon Islands 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 Solomon Islands — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Turks and Caicos Islands to Solomon Islands.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Turks and Caicos Islands and Solomon Islands 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
SB
3.7

Solomon Islands 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
SB
0.4t

Solomon Islands 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%
SB
36.0%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TC
10.0%
SB
1.6%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TC
$22,400
SB
$2,700

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TC
80.8 yrs
SB
76.7 yrs
Infant mortalityThe World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TC
11.6
SB
20.0

Turks and Caicos Islands generally does better on family life, though Solomon Islands 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 Solomon Islands. To live, work, or study long-term in Solomon Islands, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Solomon Islands's immigration authority.

Solomon Islands passport

Solomon Islands passport holder visiting Turks and Caicos Islands

Visa Free
Solomon Islands 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 Solomon Islands?

Working remotely from Solomon Islands'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 Solomon Islands.

Is Solomon Islands safe for expats?

Solomon Islands performs significantly better than Turks and Caicos Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Solomon Islands is 3.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 76.6 in Turks and Caicos Islands.

What language do they speak in Solomon Islands?

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

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At a Glance

TC SB
Population58,286702,694
CurrencyUnited States Dollar ($)Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD)
LanguagesEnglishEnglish
Driving sideLeftLeft
Calling code+1649+677
Time zones11