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

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

LC
36.7
SH
0.0

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs significantly better than Saint Lucia 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

LC
10.8
SH
18.3

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs significantly better than Saint Lucia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LC
11.1%
SH
14.0%

Saint Lucia performs 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

LC
79.0 yrs
SH
80.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LC
12.0
SH
19.2

Saint Lucia generally does better on family life, though Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha leads in life expectancy.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Saint Lucia passport

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

Visa Free
Saint Lucia 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 Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha?

With 18.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Saint Lucia and Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha.

Is Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha safe for expats?

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs significantly better than Saint Lucia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 36.7 in Saint Lucia.

What language do they speak in Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha?

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

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At a Glance

LC SH
Population 167,122 7,925
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Saint Helena Pound (SHP)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1758 +2
Time zones 1 1