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

If you moved from Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha to Philippines. 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 Philippines stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

per 100,000 people per year

SH
0.0
PH
4.3

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs better than Philippines 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
PH
7.6

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs better than Philippines 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%
PH
2.2%

Philippines 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
PH
70.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SH
19.2
PH
22.2

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

Philippines passport

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

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Philippines 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 Philippines?

With 7.6 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Philippines 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 Philippines.

Is Philippines safe for expats?

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs better than Philippines across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Philippines is 4.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha.

What language do they speak in Philippines?

The official languages in Philippines are English and Filipino. In Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

SH PH
Population 7,925 114,597,229
Currency Saint Helena Pound (SHP) Philippine Peso (₱)
Languages English English, Filipino
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +2 +63
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911