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

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Dominica to Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Dominica to Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Dominica and Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

DM
13.8
SH
0.0

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs significantly better than Dominica 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

DM
19.5
SH
18.3
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

DM
81.0%
SH
37.6%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2000

percentage of the labour force without work

DM
23.0%
SH
14.0%

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

DM
78.2 yrs
SH
80.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

DM
11.3
SH
19.2

Dominica 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 Dominica 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.

Dominica passport

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

Visa Free
Dominica 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?

With 18.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Dominica and Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha.

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

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs significantly better than Dominica across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 13.8 in Dominica.

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

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

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At a Glance

DM SH
Population 74,629 7,925
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Saint Helena Pound (SHP)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1767 +2
Time zones 1 1