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

If you moved from Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha to Taiwan, and you’d need to navigate life in Chinese. 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 Taiwan.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

SH
37.6%
TW
90.0%

Taiwan 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, 2019

percentage of the labour force without work

SH
14.0%
TW
3.7%

Taiwan 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
TW
81.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SH
19.2
TW
4.0

Taiwan performs significantly better than Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha and Taiwan. To live, work, or study long-term in Taiwan, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Taiwan's immigration authority.

Taiwan passport

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

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Taiwan 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 Taiwan?

Usually fine from major cities in Taiwan. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

What language do they speak in Taiwan?

The official language in Taiwan is Chinese. In Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

SH TW
Population 7,925 23,580,712
Currency Saint Helena Pound (SHP) New Taiwan Dollar (NT$)
Languages English Chinese
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +2 +886
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110