Moving to Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha from Barbados

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Barbados to Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha compared to Barbados.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BB
15.3
SH
0.0

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs significantly better than Barbados across all safety metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BB
37.6
SH
18.3

Barbados performs better than Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BB
8.0%
SH
14.0%

Barbados performs better than Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BB
78.5 yrs
SH
80.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BB
9.6
SH
19.2

Barbados generally does better on family life, though Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha leads in life expectancy.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Barbados and Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha. To live, work, or study long-term in Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha's immigration authority.

Barbados passport

Barbados passport holder visiting Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha

Visa Free
Barbados passport holders can enter Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha?

Connectivity is usually fine (Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha: 18.3 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha safe for expats?

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs significantly better than Barbados across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 15.3 in Barbados.

What language do they speak in Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha?

Both Barbados and Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

BB SH
Population 302,674 7,925
Currency Barbadian Dollar (BBD) Saint Helena Pound (SHP)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1246 +2
Time zones 1 1