Moving to Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha from Western Sahara

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Western Sahara to Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Western Sahara 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

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Western Sahara to Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

EH
64.5 yrs
SH
80.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

EH
47.9
SH
19.2

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

Data: The World Factbook

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha?

Usually fine from major cities in Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

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 Western Sahara, the official languages are Berber, Hassaniya and Spanish.

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At a Glance

EH SH
Population 652,271 7,925
Currency Moroccan Dirham (MAD) Saint Helena Pound (SHP)
Languages Berber, Hassaniya, Spanish English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +2 +2
Time zones 1 1