Moving to Egypt 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 Egypt? 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 Egypt, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. 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 Egypt compared to Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2017

per 100,000 people per year

SH
0.0
EG
1.3

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs better than Egypt 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
EG
10.8

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs better than Egypt 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%
EG
7.3%

Egypt 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
EG
74.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SH
19.2
EG
17.7

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

Egypt passport

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

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Egypt 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 Egypt?

Connectivity is usually fine (Egypt: 10.8 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Egypt offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Egypt safe for expats?

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs better than Egypt across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Egypt is 1.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha.

What language do they speak in Egypt?

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

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At a Glance

SH EG
Population 7,925 107,770,524
Currency Saint Helena Pound (SHP) Egyptian Pound (EGP)
Languages English Arabic
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +2 +20
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 122