Moving to Antigua and Barbuda from Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha to Antigua and Barbuda.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha and Antigua and Barbuda stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SH
0.0
AG
10.7

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs better than Antigua and Barbuda 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
AG
10.6

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2014

percentage of the labour force without work

SH
14.0%
AG
11.0%

Antigua and Barbuda performs significantly 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

SH
80.5 yrs
AG
77.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SH
19.2
AG
14.3

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha generally does better on family life, though Antigua and Barbuda leads in infant mortality.

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 Antigua and Barbuda. To live, work, or study long-term in Antigua and Barbuda, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Antigua and Barbuda's immigration authority.

Antigua and Barbuda passport

Antigua and Barbuda passport holder visiting Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha

Visa Free
Antigua and Barbuda 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 Antigua and Barbuda?

With 10.6 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Antigua and Barbuda can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha and Antigua and Barbuda.

Is Antigua and Barbuda safe for expats?

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs better than Antigua and Barbuda across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Antigua and Barbuda is 10.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha.

What language do they speak in Antigua and Barbuda?

Both Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha and Antigua and Barbuda share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

SH AG
Population 7,925 100,335
Currency Saint Helena Pound (SHP) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +2 +1268
Time zones 1 1