Moving to Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha from Papua New Guinea

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Papua New Guinea to Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2010

per 100,000 people per year

PG
9.4
SH
0.0

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs significantly better than Papua New Guinea 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

PG
0.2
SH
18.3

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

PG
2.6%
SH
14.0%

Papua New Guinea 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

PG
69.4 yrs
SH
80.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PG
33.6
SH
19.2

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

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Papua New Guinea 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.

Papua New Guinea passport

Papua New Guinea passport holder visiting Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha

Visa Free
Papua New Guinea 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 18.3 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 Papua New Guinea 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 Papua New Guinea 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 Papua New Guinea.

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 Papua New Guinea, the official languages are English, Hiri Motu and Tok Pisin.

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At a Glance

PG SH
Population 9,593,498 7,925
Currency Papua New Guinean Kina (PGK) Saint Helena Pound (SHP)
Languages English, Hiri Motu, Tok Pisin English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +675 +2
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 000