Moving to Sierra Leone 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 Sierra Leone — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha to Sierra Leone. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha to Sierra Leone.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

SH
0.0
SL
2.1

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs better than Sierra Leone 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
SL
0.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2022

share of households with internet

SH
37.6%
SL
12.7%

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs better than Sierra Leone 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%
SL
3.2%

Sierra Leone 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
SL
58.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SH
19.2
SL
73.4

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

Sierra Leone passport

Sierra Leone passport holder visiting Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Sierra Leone 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 Sierra Leone?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Sierra Leone has 0.0 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 Sierra Leone safe for expats?

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs better than Sierra Leone across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Sierra Leone is 2.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha.

What language do they speak in Sierra Leone?

Both Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha and Sierra Leone share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

SH SL
Population 7,925 8,692,606
Currency Saint Helena Pound (SHP) Sierra Leonean Leone (SLL)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +2 +232
Time zones 1 1