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

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Fiji to Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha? Here's how the two 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 Fiji.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

FJ
2.1
SH
0.0

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

FJ
1.8
SH
18.2
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

FJ
74.7%
SH
37.6%

Fiji 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 World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

FJ
5.3%
SH
14.0%

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

FJ
67.5 yrs
SH
80.5 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

FJ
23.5
SH
19.2

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs significantly better than Fiji across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2023–2025), The World Factbook (1998–2022), United Nations SDG Indicators (2009–2022). How we calculate this

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Fiji 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.

Fiji passport

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

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Fiji 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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha: 18.2 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 Fiji across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.1 in Fiji.

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 Fiji, the official languages are English, Fiji Hindi and Fijian.

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At a Glance

FJ SH
Population 933,154 7,925
Currency Fijian Dollar (FJD) Saint Helena Pound (SHP)
Languages English, Fiji Hindi, Fijian English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +679 +2
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 —