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

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What to Expect

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

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2017

per 100,000 people per year

EG
1.3
SH
0.0

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

EG
10.8
SH
18.3
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

EG
72.0%
SH
37.6%

Egypt generally does better on infrastructure, though Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

EG
7.3%
SH
14.0%

Egypt 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

EG
74.5 yrs
SH
80.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

EG
17.7
SH
19.2

Egypt 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 Egypt 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.

Egypt passport

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

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Egypt passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha.

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 Egypt across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.3 in Egypt.

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 Egypt, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

EG SH
Population 107,770,524 7,925
Currency Egyptian Pound (EGP) Saint Helena Pound (SHP)
Languages Arabic English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +20 +2
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 122