Moving to United Kingdom from Sao Tome and Principe
What to Expect
Considering a move from Sao Tome and Principe to United Kingdom? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Sao Tome and Principe to United Kingdom, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Sao Tome and Principe to United Kingdom.
people born in Sao Tome and Principe live in United Kingdom · UN DESA
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in United Kingdom compared to Sao Tome and Principe.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
United Kingdom performs significantly better than Sao Tome and Principe across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Sao Tome and Principe generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United Kingdom leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Sao Tome and Principe generally does better on environment, though United Kingdom leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
United Kingdom generally does better on infrastructure, though Sao Tome and Principe leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
United Kingdom performs significantly better than Sao Tome and Principe across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
United Kingdom performs significantly better than Sao Tome and Principe across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Sao Tome and Principe 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.
Sao Tome and Principe passport holder visiting United Kingdom
Visa Online (e-Visa)
United Kingdom passport holder visiting Sao Tome and Principe
Visa FreeData: 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?
Connectivity is usually fine (United Kingdom: 41.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does United Kingdom offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is United Kingdom safe for expats?
United Kingdom performs significantly better than Sao Tome and Principe across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in United Kingdom is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.2 in Sao Tome and Principe.
How is healthcare in United Kingdom compared to Sao Tome and Principe?
Sao Tome and Principe generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United Kingdom leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 31.7 doctors per 10,000 people in United Kingdom, compared to 4.9 in Sao Tome and Principe. United Kingdom scores 88 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sao Tome and Principe: 59).
What language do they speak in United Kingdom?
The official language in United Kingdom is English. In Sao Tome and Principe, the official language is Portuguese.
