Moving to Marshall Islands from Cabo Verde

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Cabo Verde to Marshall Islands — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Cabo Verde to Marshall Islands, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Marshallese.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Cabo Verde to Marshall Islands.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CV
16.5
MH
11.9

Marshall Islands performs significantly better than Cabo Verde across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

CV
$616
MH
$874
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CV
44.6
MH
4.6

Cabo Verde performs better than Marshall Islands across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CV
1.3t
MH
0.0t

Marshall Islands performs significantly better than Cabo Verde 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

CV
5.8
MH
2.3
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

CV
70.0%
MH
38.7%

Cabo Verde performs better than Marshall Islands across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CV
12.0%
MH
36.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CV
$8,200
MH
$6,800

Cabo Verde generally does better on employment & economy, though Marshall Islands leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CV
73.8 yrs
MH
74.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CV
23.5
MH
21.7

Marshall Islands performs significantly better than Cabo Verde across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Cabo Verde passport

Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Marshall Islands

Visa on Arrival
Cabo Verde passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Marshall Islands.
Marshall Islands passport

Marshall Islands passport holder visiting Cabo Verde

Visa on Arrival
Marshall Islands passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Cabo Verde.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Marshall Islands?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Marshall Islands has 2.3 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 Marshall Islands safe for expats?

Marshall Islands performs significantly better than Cabo Verde across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Marshall Islands compared to Cabo Verde?

Cabo Verde performs better than Marshall Islands across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 4.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Marshall Islands, compared to 44.6 in Cabo Verde. Marshall Islands scores 59 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cabo Verde: 71).

What language do they speak in Marshall Islands?

The official languages in Marshall Islands are English and Marshallese. In Cabo Verde, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

CV MH
Population 596,707 79,906
Currency Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Portuguese English, Marshallese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +238 +692
Time zones 1 1