Moving to Bhutan 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 Bhutan — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha to Bhutan, and you’d need to navigate life in Dzongkha.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

SH
0.0
BT
2.5

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs better than Bhutan 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
BT
0.4

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs better than Bhutan 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%
BT
5.7%

Bhutan 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
BT
72.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SH
19.2
BT
27.0

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

Bhutan passport

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

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Bhutan 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 Bhutan?

With 0.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Bhutan 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 Bhutan.

Is Bhutan safe for expats?

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs better than Bhutan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bhutan is 2.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha.

What language do they speak in Bhutan?

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

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At a Glance

SH BT
Population 7,925 867,775
Currency Saint Helena Pound (SHP) Bhutanese Ngultrum (BTN)
Languages English Dzongkha
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +2 +975
Time zones 1 1