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

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What to Expect

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

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

GT
23.4
SH
0.0

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GT
5.3
SH
18.2
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

GT
60.2%
SH
37.6%

Guatemala 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

GT
2.6%
SH
14.0%

Guatemala 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

GT
72.8 yrs
SH
80.5 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GT
17.2
SH
19.2

Guatemala generally does better on family life, though Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha leads in life expectancy.

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 Guatemala 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.

Guatemala passport

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

Visa Free
Guatemala 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 18.2 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 Guatemala across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 23.4 in Guatemala.

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 Guatemala, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

GT SH
Population 18,687,881 7,925
Currency Guatemalan Quetzal (GTQ) Saint Helena Pound (SHP)
Languages Spanish English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +502 +2
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110 —