Moving to Vanuatu from Anguilla

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Anguilla to Vanuatu. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

AI
28.3
VU
0.3

Vanuatu performs significantly better than Anguilla across all safety metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AI
32.1
VU
1.2
Internet access The World Factbook, 2022

share of households with internet

AI
81.6%
VU
69.9%

Anguilla performs better than Vanuatu across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

AI
8.0%
VU
5.1%
Poverty rate The World Factbook, 2020

share of people below the poverty line

AI
23.0%
VU
15.9%

Vanuatu performs significantly better than Anguilla across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2024

average years of life at birth

AI
82.2 yrs
VU
71.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AI
3.1
VU
14.4

Anguilla generally does better on family life, though Vanuatu leads in education spending.

Sources: The World Factbook (2002–2022), World Bank (2020–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2014–2022). How we calculate this

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Anguilla 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.

Vanuatu passport

Vanuatu passport holder visiting Anguilla

Visa Free
Vanuatu passport holders can enter Anguilla 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 Vanuatu?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Vanuatu has 1.2 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?

Vanuatu performs significantly better than Anguilla across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Vanuatu is 0.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 28.3 in Anguilla.

What language do they speak in Vanuatu?

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

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At a Glance

AI VU
Population 19,079 335,169
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Vanuatu Vatu (VUV)
Languages English Bislama, English, French
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1264 +678
Time zones 1 1