Moving to Palau from Burundi

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Burundi to Palau, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Palauan.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Burundi to Palau.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2018

per 100,000 people per year

BI
5.8
PW
11.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BI
12.3
PW
22.2

Burundi performs better than Palau across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BI
$100
PW
$1,857
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

BI
0.6
PW
17.8

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

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BI
0.1t
PW
82.8t

Burundi performs better than Palau 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

BI
0.0
PW
6.9

Palau performs significantly better than Burundi across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BI
0.9%
PW
1.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BI
$900
PW
$15,800

Burundi generally does better on employment & economy, though Palau leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BI
67.4 yrs
PW
74.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BI
37.8
PW
11.3

Palau performs significantly better than Burundi across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Burundi passport

Burundi passport holder visiting Palau

Visa on Arrival
Burundi passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Palau.
Palau passport

Palau passport holder visiting Burundi

Visa on Arrival
Palau passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Burundi.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Palau?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Palau has 6.9 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 Palau safe for expats?

Burundi performs better than Palau across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Palau is 11.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.8 in Burundi.

How is healthcare in Palau compared to Burundi?

Palau generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Burundi leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 17.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Palau, compared to 0.6 in Burundi. Palau scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Burundi: 41).

What language do they speak in Palau?

The official languages in Palau are English and Palauan. In Burundi, the official languages are French and Kirundi.

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At a Glance

BI PW
Population 12,696,478 21,695
Currency Burundian Franc (BIF) United States Dollar ($)
Languages French, Kirundi English, Palauan
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +257 +680
Time zones 1 1