peggym
MemberEnglish looking for information about Turks and Caicos Islands
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Registration: 31 January 2013
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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
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
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 ...
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
safe and secure? by Adelaidée
Is it secure for an expat women to live there? What areas are recommended to accommodate? Thanks,
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
safe and secure? by Adelaidée
Is it secure for an expat women to live there? What areas are recommended to accommodate? Thanks,
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
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 ...
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
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 ...
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
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 ...
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
residence requirements? by AlexO9
Hi, everyone! I wonder what are the residency requirements? (i hold UK passport) ?? TC passport requirements? thank you!
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
safe and secure? by Adelaidée
Is it secure for an expat women to live there? What areas are recommended to accommodate? Thanks,
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
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 ...
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
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 ...
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
safe and secure? by Adelaidée
Is it secure for an expat women to live there? What areas are recommended to accommodate? Thanks,
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
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.
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
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 ...
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
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
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