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

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from France 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

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

FR
1.3
SH
0.0

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

FR
48.9
SH
18.2
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

FR
88.7%
SH
37.6%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

FR
7.5%
SH
14.0%

France 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

FR
83.0 yrs
SH
80.5 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

FR
3.4
SH
19.2

France performs better than Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha 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

Can you move from France to Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between France 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.

France passport

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

Visa Free
France 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 18.2 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 France 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 France 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 France.

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 France, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

FR SH
Population 68,720,337 7,925
Currency Euro (€) Saint Helena Pound (SHP)
Languages French English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +33 +2
Time zones 14 1
Emergency number 112 —