Moving to Vanuatu from India

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

IN
2.8
VU
0.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

IN
15.4
VU
12.5

Vanuatu performs significantly better than India across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

IN
$346
VU
$141
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

IN
7.3
VU
1.6

India 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

IN
83.0
VU
57.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

IN
2.2t
VU
0.9t

Vanuatu performs significantly better than India 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

IN
2.4
VU
1.1
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

IN
46.0%
VU
66.0%

India generally does better on infrastructure, though Vanuatu leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

IN
4.2%
VU
5.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

IN
$9,200
VU
$3,000

India generally does better on employment & economy, though Vanuatu leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

IN
67.2 yrs
VU
75.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IN
30.3
VU
14.3

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

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Delhi Rain: 28.2 in/yr (716 mm)
88° / 66°F

Avg. annual high / low

Port Vila Rain: 87.5 in/yr (2222 mm)
83° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Delhi Port Vila
Jan–Mar 76°/52°F (25°/11°C) 86°/74°F (30°/23°C)
Apr–Jun 101°/78°F (38°/25°C) 82°/70°F (28°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 93°/79°F (34°/26°C) 79°/67°F (26°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/56°F (28°/14°C) 84°/71°F (29°/22°C)
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Month Delhi Port Vila
Jan 69°/46°F (20.8°/7.8°C) 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.4°C)
Feb 75°/51°F (23.7°/10.3°C) 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.6°C)
Mar 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.4°C) 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.4°C)
Apr 97°/71°F (36.0°/21.5°C) 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C)
May 104°/79°F (39.8°/26.2°C) 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C)
Jun 103°/83°F (39.4°/28.3°C) 80°/69°F (26.7°/20.5°C)
Jul 95°/81°F (35.2°/27.0°C) 79°/67°F (25.9°/19.5°C)
Aug 92°/79°F (33.6°/26.2°C) 79°/67°F (26.1°/19.3°C)
Sep 93°/76°F (34.0°/24.7°C) 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.6°C)
Oct 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.4°C) 82°/69°F (27.8°/20.6°C)
Nov 82°/55°F (28.0°/12.8°C) 84°/71°F (28.9°/21.7°C)
Dec 73°/47°F (22.7°/8.4°C) 85°/72°F (29.7°/22.4°C)

Data: India Meteorological Department India Meteorological Department, Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between India 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.

India passport

India passport holder visiting Vanuatu

Visa Free
India passport holders can enter Vanuatu without a visa.
Vanuatu passport

Vanuatu passport holder visiting India

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

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?

Vanuatu performs significantly better than India across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Vanuatu is 0.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.8 in India.

How is healthcare in Vanuatu compared to India?

India 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 7.3 in India. Vanuatu scores 47 on the WHO universal health coverage index (India: 63).

What's the weather like in Vanuatu compared to India?

The average high temperature in Port Vila is 83°F, compared to 88°F in Delhi. Port Vila receives around 87.5 in of rainfall per year, while Delhi gets 28.2 in.

What language do they speak in Vanuatu?

The official languages in Vanuatu are Bislama, English and French. In India, the official languages are English, Hindi and Tamil.

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At a Glance

IN VU
Population 1,389,637,446 308,043
Currency Indian Rupee (₹) Vanuatu Vatu (VUV)
Languages English, Hindi, Tamil Bislama, English, French
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +91 +678
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112