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

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Madagascar 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 Madagascar and Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MG
0.1
SH
18.3

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MG
3.1%
SH
14.0%

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MG
68.2 yrs
SH
80.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MG
39.0
SH
19.2

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

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Madagascar 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.

Madagascar passport

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

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Madagascar 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?

With 18.3 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 Madagascar and Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha.

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 Madagascar, the official languages are French and Malagasy.

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At a Glance

MG SH
Population 28,172,462 7,925
Currency Malagasy Ariary (MGA) Saint Helena Pound (SHP)
Languages French, Malagasy English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +261 +2
Time zones 1 1