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

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Lesotho 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 Lesotho.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2009

per 100,000 people per year

LS
37.7
SH
0.0

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

LS
0.4
SH
18.3
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

LS
48.0%
SH
37.6%

Lesotho 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

LS
16.5%
SH
14.0%

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LS
59.6 yrs
SH
80.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LS
48.4
SH
19.2

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

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Lesotho 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.

Lesotho passport

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

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Lesotho 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: 18.3 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 Lesotho across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 37.7 in Lesotho.

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 Lesotho, the official languages are English and Sotho.

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At a Glance

LS SH
Population 2,193,970 7,925
Currency Lesotho Loti (LSL) Saint Helena Pound (SHP)
Languages English, Sotho English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +266 +2
Time zones 1 1