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

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Senegal to Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Senegal to Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha, 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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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SN
1.4
SH
18.3

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SN
2.9%
SH
14.0%

Senegal 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

SN
70.0 yrs
SH
80.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SN
32.4
SH
19.2

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs significantly better than Senegal across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Senegal 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.

Senegal passport

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

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Senegal 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 Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha?

Connectivity is usually fine (Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha: 18.3 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

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 Senegal, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

SN SH
Population 17,923,036 7,925
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Saint Helena Pound (SHP)
Languages French English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +221 +2
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 17