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

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha to Belgium — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha to Belgium, based on official data.

Living there in 2015
1

people born in Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha live in Belgium · UN DESA

Who's moving to Belgium?

Top countries of origin for Belgium's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha to Belgium.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SH
0.0
BE
1.1

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs better than Belgium 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
BE
43.5

Belgium performs significantly better than Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha 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%
BE
5.5%

Belgium 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
BE
81.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SH
19.2
BE
3.2

Belgium performs significantly better than Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha 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 Belgium. To live, work, or study long-term in Belgium, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Belgium's immigration authority.

Belgium passport

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

Visa Free
Belgium 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 Belgium?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Belgium has 43.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Belgium safe for expats?

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs better than Belgium across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Belgium is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha.

What language do they speak in Belgium?

The official languages in Belgium are Dutch, French and German. In Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

SH BE
Population 7,925 11,847,338
Currency Saint Helena Pound (SHP) Euro (€)
Languages English Dutch, French, German
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +2 +32
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112