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

If you moved from Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha to Finland, and you’d need to navigate life in Finnish and Swedish. 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 Finland 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
FI
1.2

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs better than Finland 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
FI
34.5
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

SH
37.6%
FI
93.0%

Finland performs significantly better than Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha 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%
FI
7.2%

Finland 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
FI
81.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SH
19.2
FI
2.1

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

Finland passport

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

Visa Free
Finland 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 Finland?

With 34.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Finland 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 Finland.

Is Finland safe for expats?

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs better than Finland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Finland is 1.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha.

What language do they speak in Finland?

The official languages in Finland are Finnish and Swedish. In Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

SH FI
Population 7,925 5,601,547
Currency Saint Helena Pound (SHP) Euro (€)
Languages English Finnish, Swedish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +2 +358
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112