Moving to Vanuatu from Marshall Islands
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Marshall Islands to Vanuatu — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Marshall Islands to Vanuatu.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Marshall Islands to Vanuatu.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Marshall Islands performs better than Vanuatu across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
Marshall Islands generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vanuatu leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Marshall Islands performs better than Vanuatu across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
Marshall Islands performs better than Vanuatu across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Marshall Islands generally does better on employment & economy, though Vanuatu leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Marshall Islands generally does better on family life, though Vanuatu leads in life expectancy.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Marshall Islands 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.
Marshall Islands passport holder visiting Vanuatu
Visa Free
Vanuatu passport holder visiting Marshall Islands
Visa on ArrivalData: 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?
Marshall Islands performs better than Vanuatu across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Vanuatu compared to Marshall Islands?
Marshall Islands 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 4.6 in Marshall Islands. Vanuatu scores 47 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Marshall Islands: 59).
What language do they speak in Vanuatu?
The official languages in Vanuatu are Bislama, English and French. In Marshall Islands, the official languages are English and Marshallese.
