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

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Iraq to Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Iraq 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

The numbers behind daily life in Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha compared to Iraq.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2013

per 100,000 people per year

IQ
9.4
SH
0.0

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

IQ
17.6
SH
18.2
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

IQ
81.5%
SH
37.6%

Iraq 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

IQ
15.5%
SH
14.0%

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

IQ
72.4 yrs
SH
80.5 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IQ
20.1
SH
19.2

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

Sources: World Bank (2024–2025), The World Factbook (1998–2022), United Nations SDG Indicators (2009–2022). How we calculate this

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Iraq 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.

Iraq passport

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

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Iraq 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 Iraq across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 9.4 in Iraq.

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 Iraq, the official languages are Arabic, Aramaic and Sorani.

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At a Glance

IQ SH
Population 47,020,774 7,925
Currency Iraqi Dinar (IQD) Saint Helena Pound (SHP)
Languages Arabic, Aramaic, Sorani English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +964 +2
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 104 —