½ûÂþÌìÌÃ

Menu
½ûÂþÌìÌÃ
peggym

peggym

Member

English looking for information about Turks and Caicos Islands

Forum

16 posts

About me

English

Lives in London

Registration: 31 January 2013

Activity

peggym replied to a thread
10 years ago
kklaver

Middle Island by kklaver

I would like to know if property on Middle island is a good move. We are looking to build, but would like to see if anyone on here has a opinion? At this point it would be the north shore. Thanks for any info. KK

peggym

Middle Caicos is rather isolated. One or 2 restaurants and a bar. That's about the extent of it. It is where most of the farming on the islands. If you want an extremely quiet life then that's what you'd get. There is a ferry to the ... Read More

peggym replied to a thread
10 years ago
Daz1692

Soon to move to turks and caicos by Daz1692

Hi all myself wife and son will be moving to the turks and caicos next year we want advice on accommodation. We are flying out in January to look at schools and accommodation.we really want an area near the main airport with a good expat ...

peggym

Hi - primary schools - Provo primary or Ashcroft are the best. Secondary school is collegiate. If you want to be close to the airport then Thomson cove, Richmond hills or discovery bay may be your best bet for expat community but personally I would ... Read More

peggym replied to a thread
10 years ago
Adelaidée

safe and secure? by Adelaidée

Is it secure for an expat women to live there? What areas are recommended to accommodate? Thanks,

peggym

Hi Lisa. We stayed for 18 months and it was an amazing experience. If my son was not so young and missing the bonds with family we would have stayed longer. The expat community there is amazing especially when you have children. It really felt like ... Read More

peggym replied to a thread
10 years ago
Adelaidée

safe and secure? by Adelaidée

Is it secure for an expat women to live there? What areas are recommended to accommodate? Thanks,

peggym

Hi Lisa. We actually just moved back to london last month :-) Perhaps an option could be a condo in a resort ? They are often a mix of long term and holiday rentals. Somewhere like the atrium, the Tuscany, the Somerset or Ocean club. It's a ... Read More

peggym replied to a thread
10 years ago
Candy1985

Turks and Caicos by Candy1985

Hi There, I'm new to this forum, my partner has been offered a job in Turks and Caicos and I will be joining him. Does anyone have any up-to-date info on what life is like in TCI? If possible it would be great to have some information on the ...

peggym

Oh and there's a great Facebook selling page called TCI sellers/buyers virtual garage sale where you will find things like cars and furniture for sale Read More

peggym replied to a thread
10 years ago
Candy1985

Turks and Caicos by Candy1985

Hi There, I'm new to this forum, my partner has been offered a job in Turks and Caicos and I will be joining him. Does anyone have any up-to-date info on what life is like in TCI? If possible it would be great to have some information on the ...

peggym

Life here is a rollercoaster and as a stay at home mum has been difficult as there isn't much to do with kids. It is isolated and you will need to get off island a few times a year to keep sane. But the place is beautiful. The water and ... Read More

peggym replied to a thread
10 years ago
Candy1985

Turks and Caicos by Candy1985

Hi There, I'm new to this forum, my partner has been offered a job in Turks and Caicos and I will be joining him. Does anyone have any up-to-date info on what life is like in TCI? If possible it would be great to have some information on the ...

peggym

Hi. I'm currently living on Provo having moved from London 18 months ago. The cost of living is very high. The average rent for a 2 bed condo/townhouse is $1800 pm. Utilities and food cost are also very high. Most people I know don't use AC ... Read More

peggym replied to a thread
11 years ago
AlexO9

residence requirements? by AlexO9

Hi, everyone! I wonder what are the residency requirements? (i hold UK passport) ?? TC passport requirements? thank you!

peggym

Hi work permits are the main entry into the country and need to be renewed every 1-5 years. The price varies from $500 to $100000. To gain residency you will need to invest $500000 in property and the application will also cost $10000. Read More

peggym replied to a thread
11 years ago
Adelaidée

safe and secure? by Adelaidée

Is it secure for an expat women to live there? What areas are recommended to accommodate? Thanks,

peggym

I'm a stay at home mum so I'm afraid I'm a bit out of touch with the job market. Sorry. Read More

peggym replied to a thread
11 years ago
Wenday

Considering a move to Turks and Caicos by Wenday

Hi I am from Canada all my life. I am considering make a move to Turks and Caicos. i am interested in buying some real-estate and renting out to other Canadians for their vacations. Being in the Hospitality business and loving it this island ...

peggym

Groceries are very expensive - my food bill is $350 A week for a family of 3. But we do like to eat very healthily and fruit and veg is expensive because of it's short shelf life. The climate and soil here makes it quite difficult to cultivate ... Read More

peggym replied to a thread
11 years ago
Gio

living in turks and caicos by Gio

Good day all! i would like to get some info on life in the t/c islands. If anyone has lived there or is living there now, please tell me how life is over there. I.e. Is it expensive, how are the people ( I herad the were great) what kind of place ...

peggym

Hi - I moved to providenciales 8 months ago. Our grocery bill is $350 a week for a family of 3. Rent starts at around 1800 for a 3 bed property. Bills average at $500 a month with very limited use of AC. Eating out is quite expensive ! I don't know ... Read More

peggym replied to a thread
11 years ago
Adelaidée

safe and secure? by Adelaidée

Is it secure for an expat women to live there? What areas are recommended to accommodate? Thanks,

peggym

Hi I am an expat woman living in tci. The islands have the lowest crime rate of all the Caribbean. I feel safe living here. There is some petty crime such as theft and burglary but violent crime rates are low. I recommend the grace Bay Area and ... Read More

peggym replied to a thread
11 years ago
malli1966

What kind of visum we need to live and work on TCI by malli1966

Hello everyone :) we can't find any answers about visa or permanent residence on Turks and Caicos, does somebody know about ? I have still my German Citizen and my husband is Canadian. We are very thankful for some answers !!! have a great day.

peggym

Hi - to relocate to tci you will need a work permit. Therefore you will need to find a job before applying. immigration.tc/ you may find this link useful. Currently to gain residency to the island you will need to invest a minimum of $500000 on a ... Read More

peggym replied to a thread
11 years ago
Wenday

Considering a move to Turks and Caicos by Wenday

Hi I am from Canada all my life. I am considering make a move to Turks and Caicos. i am interested in buying some real-estate and renting out to other Canadians for their vacations. Being in the Hospitality business and loving it this island ...

peggym

Hi Wenday - it is possible to bring a dog/cat with you. They will need a pet passport. I have friends who have done it but am not familiar with the process myself. There are shipping companies who will ship your furnishings to the island e.g ... Read More

peggym replied to a thread
11 years ago
Julien

5 good reasons for living in the Turks and Caicos Islands by Julien

Hi, if someone asks you the best reasons for making the choice to live and stay in the Turks and Caicos Islands, what would be your top 5? Thanks in advance for participating, Julien

peggym

Hi - yes you have to go through customs etc in Miami which takes about as long as the flight itself ! To answer the original post - 5 reasons to live in tci - beaches, sea, fresh air, community and a laid back lifestyle. Read More