Moving to Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha to Hong Kong.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha and Hong Kong 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
HK
0.4

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs better than Hong Kong 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
HK
39.8

Hong Kong 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%
HK
3.9%

Hong Kong 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
HK
83.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SH
19.2
HK
2.5

Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong. To live, work, or study long-term in Hong Kong, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Hong Kong's immigration authority.

Hong Kong passport

Hong Kong passport holder visiting Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha

Visa Free
Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong?

With 39.8 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong.

Is Hong Kong safe for expats?

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs better than Hong Kong across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Hong Kong is 0.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha.

What language do they speak in Hong Kong?

The official languages in Hong Kong are Chinese and English. In Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

SH HK
Population 7,925 7,276,588
Currency Saint Helena Pound (SHP) Hong Kong Dollar (HK$)
Languages English Chinese, English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +2 +852
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999