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

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Brazil to Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Brazil to Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Brazil to Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha.

Is it safe?

Homicide rateUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BR
20.6
SH
0.0

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BR
21.0
SH
18.3
Internet accessThe World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

BR
81.0%
SH
37.6%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BR
8.0%
SH
14.0%

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BR
75.9 yrs
SH
80.5 yrs
Infant mortalityThe World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BR
13.3
SH
19.2

Brazil 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 Brazil 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.

Brazil passport

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

Visa Free
Brazil 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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha has 18.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

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

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs significantly better than Brazil across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 20.6 in Brazil.

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

The official language in Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha is English. In Brazil, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

BR SH
Population217,240,0607,925
CurrencyBrazilian Real (R$)Saint Helena Pound (SHP)
LanguagesPortugueseEnglish
Driving sideRightLeft
Calling code+55+2
Time zones41
Emergency number190