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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha and Peru stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

SH
0.0
PE
5.7

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs better than Peru 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
PE
9.3

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs better than Peru 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%
PE
4.8%

Peru 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
PE
68.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SH
19.2
PE
10.8

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha generally does better on family life, though Peru leads in infant mortality.

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

Peru passport

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

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Peru passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Peru?

With 9.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Peru 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 Peru.

Is Peru safe for expats?

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs better than Peru across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Peru is 5.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha.

What language do they speak in Peru?

The official languages in Peru are Aymara, Quechua and Spanish. In Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

SH PE
Population 7,925 32,275,736
Currency Saint Helena Pound (SHP) Peruvian Nuevo Sol (PEN)
Languages English Aymara, Quechua, Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +2 +51
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 105