With an average temperature of 82°F or about 28°C, the weather is nearly always perfect for any kind of outdoor or watersport activity. The annual range in temperature is from 75°F to 95°F (24°C to 35°C), with the cooler months falling between November and April, and May through October being the warmer months.
All of that sunshine can be enjoyed while visiting one of the TCI’s abundant white sand beaches. The turquoise waters that surround the islands are brimming with sea life that can be easily viewed by wading out a short distance from shore with snorkeling gear. Grace Bay Beach on the north shore of Providenciales was recently once again voted the number one beach in the world, and is host to a large barrier reef that keeps the waters calm and provides a home to colorful marine life. For the more adventurous travelers, scuba and fishing charters are available, as well as jet ski, paddle board, kayak, and kite surfing rentals.
TCI Hospital, managed by the reputable hospital operator InterHealth Canada, is the major healthcare facility in the Turks and Caicos, along with many talented physicians of every discipline from all walks of life.
The currency used in the TCI is the U.S. dollar and English is the official language, making it very convenient.
TCI Hospital, managed by the reputable hospital operator InterHealth Canada, is the major healthcare facility in the Turks and Caicos, along with many talented physicians of every discipline from all walks of life.
The currency used in the TCI is the U.S. dollar and English is the official language, making it very convenient.
Travelers can get to the TCI via private plane, cruise ship, or yacht. But the most common method of travel is commercial airliner. The Turks and Caicos Islands are a short direct flight from many cities in the U.S. (e.g. Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Ft. Lauderdale, Houston, Miami, New York, Newark, Philadelphia) as well as Canada (Toronto, Montreal) and Providenciales International Airport is served by several international carriers, making travel to and from the islands easy.
Once you’ve made it to Providenciales, ferries, charters, and domestic flights can get you to almost anywhere else in the TCI you may wish to visit. Most travelers will need only a valid passport and a roundtrip/onward ticket before entering the country. Upon admittance, your passport will typically be stamped with a 30-day visitor’s visa which can be extended by limited 30-day increments at the Immigration Department office.
If after visiting this Caribbean paradise, you decide living in the Turks and Caicos Islands is for you, there are a few ways to go about obtaining residency.
The TCI Government does issue work permits, temporary residency permits, and Permanent Residency Status to qualifying foreign nationals. Those desiring to retire or live without working in the country may be better served by obtaining temporary residency or homeowner status by virtue of investment.
Temporary residency permit necessitates a minimum investment of $500,000 on Providenciales or West Caicos, or $250,000 on any of the other T&C islands. This permit must be renewed annually at a cost of $1,500.
Permanent Residency Status can be conferred after a significant investment in a home, business, or public-sector project. To obtain this type of PRC, you must pay a one-time fee of $25,000 and invest a minimum of $1,000,000 in a home or residence on Providenciales or $300,000 on any of the other T&C islands.
Purchasing real estate in the Turks and Caicos Islands is surprisingly uncomplicated and offers many benefits, including no property, capital gains or estate taxes. So, whether you’ve been contemplating retiring to the islands or making the move for business reasons, you could be closer than you ever imagined to luxury living in the Caribbean.
