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

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Samoa to Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Samoa to Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2018

per 100,000 people per year

WS
6.2
SH
0.0

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

WS
0.8
SH
18.3
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

WS
78.0%
SH
37.6%

Samoa generally does better on infrastructure, though Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

WS
9.8%
SH
14.0%

Samoa 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

WS
75.2 yrs
SH
80.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

WS
17.0
SH
19.2

Samoa 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 Samoa 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.

Samoa passport

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

Visa Free
Samoa 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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha has 18.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

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

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs significantly better than Samoa across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.2 in Samoa.

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

The official language in Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha is English. In Samoa, the official languages are English and Samoan.

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At a Glance

WS SH
Population 206,179 7,925
Currency Samoan Tala (WST) Saint Helena Pound (SHP)
Languages English, Samoan English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +685 +2
Time zones 1 1