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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha and Colombia 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
CO
25.4

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs better than Colombia 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
CO
17.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

SH
37.6%
CO
73.0%

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha generally does better on infrastructure, though Colombia leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SH
14.0%
CO
9.6%

Colombia 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
CO
74.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SH
19.2
CO
11.7

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

Colombia passport

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

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Colombia 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 Colombia?

With 17.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Colombia 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 Colombia.

Is Colombia safe for expats?

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs better than Colombia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Colombia is 25.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha.

What language do they speak in Colombia?

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

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At a Glance

SH CO
Population 7,925 49,059,221
Currency Saint Helena Pound (SHP) Colombian Peso (COP)
Languages English Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +2 +57
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 123