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

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha to Angola, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2016

per 100,000 people per year

SH
0.0
AO
4.1

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs better than Angola 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

SH
18.3
AO
0.4

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SH
14.0%
AO
14.6%

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SH
80.5 yrs
AO
62.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SH
19.2
AO
58.9

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

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha and Angola. To live, work, or study long-term in Angola, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Angola's immigration authority.

Angola passport

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

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Angola 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 Angola?

Connectivity is usually fine (Angola: 0.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Angola offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Angola safe for expats?

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs better than Angola across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Angola is 4.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha.

What language do they speak in Angola?

The official language in Angola is Portuguese. In Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

SH AO
Population 7,925 34,795,287
Currency Saint Helena Pound (SHP) Angolan Kwanza (AOA)
Languages English Portuguese
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +2 +244
Time zones 1 1