Moving to Dominican Republic from Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha to Dominican Republic? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha to Dominican Republic, 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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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha to Dominican Republic.

Living there in 2020
100 ↑ 3% vs 2015

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

Who's moving to Dominican Republic?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Dominican Republic compared to Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SH
0.0
DO
12.4

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs better than Dominican Republic 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
DO
10.7
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

SH
37.6%
DO
85.0%

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha generally does better on infrastructure, though Dominican Republic 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%
DO
5.6%

Dominican Republic 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
DO
72.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SH
19.2
DO
21.2

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

Dominican Republic passport

Dominican Republic passport holder visiting Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Dominican Republic 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 Dominican Republic?

Connectivity is usually fine (Dominican Republic: 10.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Dominican Republic offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Dominican Republic safe for expats?

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs better than Dominican Republic across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Dominican Republic is 12.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha.

What language do they speak in Dominican Republic?

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

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At a Glance

SH DO
Population 7,925 10,694,700
Currency Saint Helena Pound (SHP) Dominican Peso (DOP)
Languages English Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +2 +1
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911