Moving to Singapore from Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha to Singapore? 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 Singapore.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Singapore compared to Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SH
0.0
SG
0.1

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs better than Singapore 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
SG
37.7

Singapore performs significantly better than Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha 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%
SG
3.5%

Singapore 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
SG
86.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SH
19.2
SG
1.6

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

Singapore passport

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

Visa Free
Singapore 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 Singapore?

Connectivity is usually fine (Singapore: 37.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Singapore offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Singapore safe for expats?

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs better than Singapore across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Singapore is 0.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha.

What language do they speak in Singapore?

The official languages in Singapore are Chinese, English, Malay and Tamil. In Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

SH SG
Population 7,925 5,921,231
Currency Saint Helena Pound (SHP) Singapore Dollar (SGD)
Languages English Chinese, English, Malay, Tamil
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +2 +65
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999