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

If you moved from Turks and Caicos Islands to Zimbabwe.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

TC
76.6
ZW
6.7

Zimbabwe 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
ZW
0.8t

Zimbabwe 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%
ZW
8.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TC
$22,400
ZW
$3,500

Turks and Caicos Islands generally does better on employment & economy, though Zimbabwe 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
ZW
63.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TC
11.6
ZW
28.5

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

Zimbabwe passport

Zimbabwe passport holder visiting Turks and Caicos Islands

Visa Required
Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe?

Working remotely from Zimbabwe'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 Zimbabwe.

Is Zimbabwe safe for expats?

Zimbabwe performs significantly better than Turks and Caicos Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Zimbabwe is 6.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 76.6 in Turks and Caicos Islands.

What language do they speak in Zimbabwe?

The official languages in Zimbabwe are Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa and Zimbabwean Sign Language. In Turks and Caicos Islands, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

TC ZW
Population 58,286 15,121,004
Currency United States Dollar ($) Zimbabwean Dollar (ZWL)
Languages English Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1649 +263
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999