Moving to Tajikistan 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 Tajikistan? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha to Tajikistan, and you’d need to navigate life in Russian and Tajik. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

SH
0.0
TJ
0.9

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs better than Tajikistan 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
TJ
0.1
Internet access The World Factbook, 2022

share of households with internet

SH
37.6%
TJ
30.4%

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs better than Tajikistan 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%
TJ
7.0%

Tajikistan 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
TJ
69.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SH
19.2
TJ
32.3

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

Tajikistan passport

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

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Tajikistan 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 Tajikistan?

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

Is Tajikistan safe for expats?

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs better than Tajikistan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Tajikistan is 0.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha.

What language do they speak in Tajikistan?

The official languages in Tajikistan are Russian and Tajik. In Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

SH TJ
Population 7,925 9,119,347
Currency Saint Helena Pound (SHP) Tajikistani Somoni (TJS)
Languages English Russian, Tajik
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +2 +992
Time zones 1 1