Moving to Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha from United States

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from United States to Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How United States 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

US
6.4
SH
0.0

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

US
37.8
SH
18.3

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

US
3.6%
SH
14.0%

United States 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

US
80.6 yrs
SH
80.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

US
5.2
SH
19.2

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

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha

Visa Free
United States 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 United States 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 United States across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.4 in United States.

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

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

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At a Glance

US SH
Population 337,341,954 7,925
Currency United States Dollar ($) Saint Helena Pound (SHP)
Languages English English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +1 +2
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911