Moving to Turks and Caicos Islands from United Kingdom

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from United Kingdom to Turks and Caicos Islands — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from United Kingdom to Turks and Caicos Islands.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from United Kingdom to Turks and Caicos Islands, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
471 ↑ 13% vs 2015

people born in United Kingdom live in Turks and Caicos Islands · UN DESA

Who's moving to Turks and Caicos Islands?

Top countries of origin for Turks and Caicos Islands's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

GB
1.0
TC
76.6

United Kingdom performs 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

GB
4.2t
TC
4.9t

United Kingdom performs 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

GB
4.1%
TC
10.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GB
$54,100
TC
$22,400

United Kingdom performs better than Turks and Caicos Islands across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GB
81.9 yrs
TC
80.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GB
3.8
TC
11.6

United Kingdom performs better than Turks and Caicos Islands across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

United Kingdom passport

United Kingdom passport holder visiting Turks and Caicos Islands

Visa Free
United Kingdom 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 Turks and Caicos Islands?

Working remotely from Turks and Caicos Islands's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in United Kingdom and Turks and Caicos Islands.

Is Turks and Caicos Islands safe for expats?

United Kingdom performs better than Turks and Caicos Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Turks and Caicos Islands is 76.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in United Kingdom.

What language do they speak in Turks and Caicos Islands?

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

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At a Glance

GB TC
Population 67,791,400 58,286
Currency British Pound Sterling (£) United States Dollar ($)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +44 +1649
Time zones 9 1
Emergency number 999