Moving to New Zealand from Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha
What to Expect
Considering a move from Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha to New Zealand? 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 New Zealand.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in New Zealand compared to Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs better than New Zealand across all safety metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
New Zealand performs significantly better than Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
New Zealand performs significantly better than Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
New Zealand 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 New Zealand. To live, work, or study long-term in New Zealand, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check New Zealand's immigration authority.
New Zealand passport holder visiting Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from New Zealand?
Connectivity is usually fine (New Zealand: 35.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does New Zealand offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is New Zealand safe for expats?
Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs better than New Zealand across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in New Zealand is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha.
What language do they speak in New Zealand?
The official languages in New Zealand are English, Māori and New Zealand Sign Language. In Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha, the official language is English.
