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

If you moved from Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha to Netherlands, and you’d need to navigate life in Dutch. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha to Netherlands, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
2 ↓ 33% vs 2015

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

Who's moving to Netherlands?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha and Netherlands 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
NL
0.8

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs better than Netherlands 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
NL
44.4

Netherlands 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%
NL
3.6%

Netherlands 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
NL
82.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SH
19.2
NL
3.4

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

Netherlands passport

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

Visa Free
Netherlands 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 Netherlands?

With 44.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Netherlands 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 Netherlands.

Is Netherlands safe for expats?

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs better than Netherlands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Netherlands is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha.

What language do they speak in Netherlands?

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

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At a Glance

SH NL
Population 7,925 17,400,824
Currency Saint Helena Pound (SHP) Euro (€)
Languages English Dutch
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +2 +31
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112