lobomago
American expat in the Turks and Caicos Islands
Forum posts
35
About me
American
Lives in Providenciales
Registration: 12 November 2014
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What are the requirements to get permanent citizenship? by JSAVAGE
What are the requirements to move here
You may apply for permanent residency using several routes. This is not the same as citizenship. The PRC obtained through investment does not usually convey the right to work. You may be allowed to work in your own business but nowhere else. Read More
can the spouse of work permit holder work? by varunjindal_ihmchd
Hello everyone, I would be joining a luxury boutique resort in Providenciales next month and my wife would be accompanying me as well. I just wanted to know, would my wife be allowed to take up employment in the islands (she would be under my ...
She will be required to have her own work permit to work. Read More
life on the island for my baby and I. by MandaM
Hi everyone, I am in the process of finalizing my move to Provo. My one month old daughter and I will be joining my husband who recently moved there to work as a manager at a top resort on the island. I am interested in life on the island for my ...
Happy NaNa is not closed. Read More
Best cities to live in the Turks and Caicos Islands by Julien
Hi, ItÂ’s not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to the Turks and Caicos islands. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an ...
We don't have cities or towns. There are 9 major islands and a bunch of cays. Grand Turk is the capital island while Providenciales is the most developed. There are also the islands of North Caicos, Middle Caicos, East Caicos and West Caicos, ... Read More
Do I have to buy a condo at least $500000 to live there? by Dmccombe
Hi, my name is Dave! I'm brand new on here. I'm just starting to get info on Turks n Caicos. My ideal home would be a two bedroom condo near or on the beach and I'm wondering if it's feasible? I will be retiring in 2-5 years and ...
Turtle Cove is a good area. I would take a look at Vista Azul, Seaflowers or the Turtle Cove Yacht Club. Read More
Rental Property Experiences? by Khoglo
Hello All, Does anyone on here own a vacation rental property? Currently weighing the pros and cons of owning a vacation rental and was curious if anyone has any experience with this. Were the numbers you were expecting accurate? Were you ...
You should know that there is legislation in the works that would require any condo owner to place their unit in the management pool on site if they want to rent it. The goal is to get rid of VRBO rentals all together. They have broached this ... Read More
Rental Property Experiences? by Khoglo
Hello All, Does anyone on here own a vacation rental property? Currently weighing the pros and cons of owning a vacation rental and was curious if anyone has any experience with this. Were the numbers you were expecting accurate? Were you ...
If you need the rental income to afford the purchase of the property then I would suggest that you not buy it. Generally, you make your money on the appreciation of the property. If it is a well managed property in a good location then you may ... Read More
Do I have to buy a condo at least $500000 to live there? by Dmccombe
Hi, my name is Dave! I'm brand new on here. I'm just starting to get info on Turks n Caicos. My ideal home would be a two bedroom condo near or on the beach and I'm wondering if it's feasible? I will be retiring in 2-5 years and ...
Dave: No, As long as you do not need to work then you can get a yearly permit. There are some nice condos in Turtle Cove area that are way less of an investment but close to the beach. Read More
Dogs on Restricted Breed List by HankCrosby
Hello, I am new to the forum, my husband and I (along with our 3 dogs) are looking to buy a business and an interesting opportunity has come to our attention in Turks & Caicos. One of our first steps in researching new countries/opportunities ...
HankCrosby, I brought in an English Mastiff around 10 years ago. My vet refused to change his breed even though they had him incorrectly listed as a Bull Mastiff. At the recommendation of the local officials we listed him as a Dane mix and he came ... Read More
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
Did you end up buying on Middle Caicos? Read More
Steps of applying for a PRC as a retiree by blahblahblah
I am hoping that someone will be able to walk me through the steps of applying for a PRC as a retiree. My wife and I are aware of the need to invest $1,000,000 for Provo or $300,000 on other islands in either new property or renovation of existing ...
Unless you have spent time in the Turks & Caicos Islands and are sure that you will like it, I would hold off on the PRC. You can get a residency permit good for a year and renew-much less money. Read More
Working as a freelancer in the Turks and Caicos Islands by Kenjee
Hi, A lot of expats dream of becoming self-employed: we would like to help you to make that dream come true. Can foreigners work as self-employed in the Turks and Caicos Islands? What are the formalities to work as a freelancer? What are ...
You can apply for a business license as a self employed person as long as the category is not restricted to belongers only. Getting a business license as a self employed business owner does not guarantee you a work permit to work in the business ... Read More
Dogs on Restricted Breed List by HankCrosby
Hello, I am new to the forum, my husband and I (along with our 3 dogs) are looking to buy a business and an interesting opportunity has come to our attention in Turks & Caicos. One of our first steps in researching new countries/opportunities ...
Pit bulls are quite popular here. It is however illegal to import them. Given the mixed breed status of your dog I would just drop the pit park of his mix. Importing a dog is difficult but not impossible. They have just recently changed the list ... Read More
New members of the Turks and Caicos Islands forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Turks and Caicos Islands forum? DonÂ’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to ...
I was answering CoachKims question about having to have a return ticket if you own property in post number 15. I can see how closely all these posts are adhering to your introduction theme. Read More
Top 5 tips to live in the Turks and Caicos Islands by expat.com
Hi, When you are going to live abroad, you may have a lot of questions. Hence to facilitate you in this process, we are inviting expats to share their top 5 tips with regards to settling and living in the Turks and Caicos Islands. What ...
Any over at Provo Ponies? Read More