Moving to Vanuatu from Albania

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Albania to Vanuatu — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Albania to Vanuatu, and you’d need to navigate life in Bislama, English and French.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Albania to Vanuatu.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AL
1.6
VU
0.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AL
10.8
VU
12.5

Albania generally does better on safety, though Vanuatu leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AL
$1,464
VU
$141
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

AL
18.8
VU
1.6

Albania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vanuatu leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AL
59.0
VU
57.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AL
1.8t
VU
0.9t

Vanuatu performs significantly better than Albania across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AL
20.6
VU
1.1
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

AL
79.0%
VU
66.0%

Albania performs better than Vanuatu across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AL
11.6%
VU
5.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AL
$18,100
VU
$3,000

Vanuatu generally does better on employment & economy, though Albania leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AL
79.5 yrs
VU
75.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AL
10.8
VU
14.3

Albania performs better than Vanuatu across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Albania and Vanuatu. To live, work, or study long-term in Vanuatu, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Vanuatu's immigration authority.

Albania passport

Albania passport holder visiting Vanuatu

Visa Required
Albania passport holders need a visa to enter Vanuatu.
Vanuatu passport

Vanuatu passport holder visiting Albania

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Vanuatu passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Albania.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Vanuatu?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Vanuatu has 1.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Vanuatu safe for expats?

Albania generally does better on safety, though Vanuatu leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Vanuatu is 0.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.6 in Albania.

How is healthcare in Vanuatu compared to Albania?

Albania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vanuatu leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Vanuatu, compared to 18.8 in Albania. Vanuatu scores 47 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Albania: 64).

What language do they speak in Vanuatu?

The official languages in Vanuatu are Bislama, English and French. In Albania, the official language is Albanian.

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At a Glance

AL VU
Population 3,095,344 308,043
Currency Albanian Lek (ALL) Vanuatu Vatu (VUV)
Languages Albanian Bislama, English, French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +355 +678
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112