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

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Vietnam 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 Vietnam 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 Vietnam.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2011

per 100,000 people per year

VN
1.5
SH
0.0

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

VN
21.7
SH
18.3

Vietnam 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

VN
1.6%
SH
14.0%

Vietnam 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

VN
75.5 yrs
SH
80.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VN
14.8
SH
19.2

Vietnam 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 Vietnam 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.

Vietnam passport

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

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Vietnam 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 Vietnam across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.5 in Vietnam.

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 Vietnam, the official language is Vietnamese.

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At a Glance

VN SH
Population 103,808,319 7,925
Currency Vietnamese Dong (₫) Saint Helena Pound (SHP)
Languages Vietnamese English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +84 +2
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 113