Moving to Turks and Caicos Islands from Vanuatu

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Vanuatu to Turks and Caicos Islands. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Vanuatu 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

VU
0.3
TC
76.6

Vanuatu 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

VU
0.9t
TC
4.9t

Vanuatu performs 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

VU
66.0%
TC
93.5%

Turks and Caicos Islands performs significantly 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

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

a broad measure of economic output per person

VU
$3,000
TC
$22,400

Vanuatu generally does better on employment & economy, though Turks and Caicos Islands leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

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

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VU
14.3
TC
11.6

Turks and Caicos Islands performs significantly 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 Vanuatu 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.

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 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 Vanuatu and Turks and Caicos Islands.

Is Turks and Caicos Islands safe for expats?

Vanuatu 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 0.3 in Vanuatu.

What language do they speak in Turks and Caicos Islands?

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

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At a Glance

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