Moving to Vanuatu from Turks and Caicos Islands

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Turks and Caicos Islands to Vanuatu. 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 Vanuatu compared to Turks and Caicos Islands.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

TC
76.6
VU
0.3

Vanuatu 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
VU
0.9t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2022

share of households with internet

TC
93.5%
VU
66.0%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TC
10.0%
VU
5.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TC
$22,400
VU
$3,000

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TC
80.8 yrs
VU
75.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TC
11.6
VU
14.3

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

Vanuatu passport

Vanuatu passport holder visiting Turks and Caicos Islands

Visa Required
Vanuatu 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 Vanuatu?

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

Is Vanuatu safe for expats?

Vanuatu performs significantly better than Turks and Caicos Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Vanuatu is 0.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 76.6 in Turks and Caicos Islands.

What language do they speak in Vanuatu?

The official languages in Vanuatu are Bislama, English and French. In Turks and Caicos Islands, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

TC VU
Population 58,286 308,043
Currency United States Dollar ($) Vanuatu Vatu (VUV)
Languages English Bislama, English, French
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1649 +678
Time zones 1 1