Moving to Brazil 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 Brazil — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha to Brazil, 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

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rateUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SH
0.0
BR
20.6

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs better than Brazil across all safety metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SH
18.3
BR
21.0
Internet accessThe World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

SH
37.6%
BR
81.0%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SH
14.0%
BR
8.0%

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SH
80.5 yrs
BR
75.9 yrs
Infant mortalityThe World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SH
19.2
BR
13.3

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha generally does better on family life, though Brazil 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 Brazil. To live, work, or study long-term in Brazil, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Brazil's immigration authority.

Brazil passport

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

Visa Free
Brazil 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 Brazil?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Brazil has 21.0 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 Brazil safe for expats?

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs better than Brazil across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Brazil is 20.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha.

What language do they speak in Brazil?

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

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At a Glance

SH BR
Population7,925217,240,060
CurrencySaint Helena Pound (SHP)Brazilian Real (R$)
LanguagesEnglishPortuguese
Driving sideLeftRight
Calling code+2+55
Time zones14
Emergency number190