Moving to Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha from Sri Lanka

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

per 100,000 people per year

LK
3.4
SH
0.0

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

LK
10.1
SH
18.3
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

LK
67.0%
SH
37.6%

Sri Lanka 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

LK
6.4%
SH
14.0%

Sri Lanka 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

LK
77.5 yrs
SH
80.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LK
8.2
SH
19.2

Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka 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.

Sri Lanka passport

Sri Lanka passport holder visiting Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Sri Lanka 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?

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

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs significantly better than Sri Lanka across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.4 in Sri Lanka.

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 Sri Lanka, the official languages are Sinhala and Tamil.

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At a Glance

LK SH
Population 23,187,516 7,925
Currency Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) Saint Helena Pound (SHP)
Languages Sinhala, Tamil English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +94 +2
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 119