Moving to Papua New Guinea from Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha to Papua New Guinea — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha to Papua New Guinea.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha to Papua New Guinea.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2010

per 100,000 people per year

SH
0.0
PG
9.4

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs better than Papua New Guinea 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
PG
0.2

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs better than Papua New Guinea 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%
PG
2.6%

Papua New Guinea 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
PG
69.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SH
19.2
PG
33.6

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

Papua New Guinea passport

Papua New Guinea passport holder visiting Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha

Visa Free
Papua New Guinea 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 Papua New Guinea?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Papua New Guinea has 0.2 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Papua New Guinea safe for expats?

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs better than Papua New Guinea across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Papua New Guinea is 9.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha.

What language do they speak in Papua New Guinea?

The official languages in Papua New Guinea are English, Hiri Motu and Tok Pisin. In Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

SH PG
Population 7,925 9,593,498
Currency Saint Helena Pound (SHP) Papua New Guinean Kina (PGK)
Languages English English, Hiri Motu, Tok Pisin
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +2 +675
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 000