Moving to Democratic Republic of the Congo from Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha
What to Expect
Considering a move from Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha to Democratic Republic of the Congo? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha to Democratic Republic of the Congo, and you’d need to navigate life in French, Kikongo, Lingala, Swahili and Tshiluba. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Democratic Republic of the Congo compared to Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs better than Democratic Republic of the Congo across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
Democratic Republic of the Congo performs significantly better than Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs better than Democratic Republic of the Congo 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 Democratic Republic of the Congo. To live, work, or study long-term in Democratic Republic of the Congo, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Democratic Republic of the Congo's immigration authority.
Democratic Republic of the Congo passport holder visiting Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha
Visa Online (e-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 Democratic Republic of the Congo?
Connectivity is usually fine (Democratic Republic of the Congo: 0.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Democratic Republic of the Congo offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
What language do they speak in Democratic Republic of the Congo?
The official languages in Democratic Republic of the Congo are French, Kikongo, Lingala, Swahili and Tshiluba. In Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha, the official language is English.
