Moving to Solomon Islands 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 Solomon Islands? 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 Solomon Islands.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2009

per 100,000 people per year

SH
0.0
SB
3.7

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs better than Solomon Islands 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
SB
0.1

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs better than Solomon Islands 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%
SB
1.6%

Solomon Islands 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
SB
76.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SH
19.2
SB
20.0

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

Solomon Islands passport

Solomon Islands passport holder visiting Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha

Visa Free
Solomon Islands 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 Solomon Islands?

Connectivity is usually fine (Solomon Islands: 0.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Solomon Islands offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Solomon Islands safe for expats?

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs better than Solomon Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Solomon Islands is 3.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha.

What language do they speak in Solomon Islands?

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

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At a Glance

SH SB
Population 7,925 702,694
Currency Saint Helena Pound (SHP) Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +2 +677
Time zones 1 1