Moving to United Kingdom from Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha to United Kingdom — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha to United Kingdom.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha to United Kingdom, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
4,049 ↑ 13% vs 2015

people born in Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha live in United Kingdom · UN DESA

Who's moving to United Kingdom?

Top countries of origin for United Kingdom's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha and United Kingdom stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

SH
0.0
GB
1.0

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs better than United Kingdom 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
GB
41.4

United Kingdom 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%
GB
4.1%

United Kingdom 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
GB
81.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SH
19.2
GB
3.8

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

United Kingdom passport

United Kingdom passport holder visiting Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha

Visa Free
United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom?

With 41.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, United Kingdom can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha and United Kingdom.

Is United Kingdom safe for expats?

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs better than United Kingdom across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in United Kingdom is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha.

What language do they speak in United Kingdom?

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

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At a Glance

SH GB
Population 7,925 67,791,400
Currency Saint Helena Pound (SHP) British Pound Sterling (£)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +2 +44
Time zones 1 9
Emergency number 999