Moving to Namibia 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 Namibia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SH
0.0
NA
12.4

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs better than Namibia 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
NA
3.9
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

SH
37.6%
NA
53.0%

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha generally does better on infrastructure, though Namibia 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%
NA
19.4%

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs better than Namibia 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
NA
66.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SH
19.2
NA
29.4

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

Namibia passport

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

Visa Free
Namibia 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 Namibia?

Connectivity is usually fine (Namibia: 3.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Namibia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Namibia safe for expats?

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs better than Namibia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Namibia 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 Namibia?

The official languages in Namibia are Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga and Tswana. In Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

SH NA
Population 7,925 2,727,409
Currency Saint Helena Pound (SHP) Namibian Dollar (NAD)
Languages English Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +2 +264
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 10111