Residence Permit (Investor / Independent Means)
Residence Permit (Investor / Independent Means) is a residence route in Turks and Caicos Islands (Independent means). Person of independent means/outside income who invests ≥US$500k (Providenciales, West Caicos) or ≥US$250k (other islands) in home or business. Annual renewal ~US$1,500 (older sources US$1,000 + spouse/child endorsements). Fees not officially published.
Passive-income and financially independent residence →Requirements at a glance
The minimum qualifying investment is about CHF 200'000. Spouse and children can usually be included.
How holders are taxed
No income, dividend or capital-gains tax.
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Category | Independent means |
|---|---|
| Investment | CHF 200'000 |
| Fees (family) | — + CHF 1'200 / yr |
| Income / yr | — |
| Assets | — |
| Min. stay | — |
| PR | — |
| Citizenship | — |
| Work | no |
| Eligible | all |
| Tax | No income, dividend or capital-gains tax. |
| As of | 2026-10 |
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