Moving to Vanuatu from Republic of the Congo

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Republic of the Congo to Vanuatu — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Republic of the Congo to Vanuatu.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Republic of the Congo to Vanuatu.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CG
8.4
VU
12.5

Republic of the Congo performs better than Vanuatu across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

CG
$209
VU
$141
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CG
1.7
VU
1.6

Republic of the Congo 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

CG
66.0
VU
57.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CG
1.3t
VU
0.9t

Vanuatu performs significantly better than Republic of the Congo across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CG
1.3
VU
1.2
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

CG
47.2%
VU
69.9%

Republic of the Congo generally does better on infrastructure, though Vanuatu leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

CG
19.9%
VU
5.1%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

CG
$2,515
VU
$4,039

Vanuatu performs significantly better than Republic of the Congo across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

CG
66.0 yrs
VU
71.7 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CG
27.0
VU
14.4

Vanuatu performs significantly better than Republic of the Congo across all family life metrics.

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Republic of the Congo 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.

Republic of the Congo passport

Republic of the Congo passport holder visiting Vanuatu

Visa Required
Republic of the Congo passport holders need a visa to enter Vanuatu.
Vanuatu passport

Vanuatu passport holder visiting Republic of the Congo

Visa Required
Vanuatu passport holders need a visa to enter Republic of the Congo.

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?

Republic of the Congo performs better than Vanuatu across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Vanuatu compared to Republic of the Congo?

Republic of the Congo 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 1.7 in Republic of the Congo. Vanuatu scores 47 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Republic of the Congo: 41).

What language do they speak in Vanuatu?

The official languages in Vanuatu are Bislama, English and French. In Republic of the Congo, the official languages are French, Kikongo and Lingala.

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At a Glance

CG VU
Population 6,484,437 335,169
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Vanuatu Vatu (VUV)
Languages French, Kikongo, Lingala Bislama, English, French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +242 +678
Time zones 1 1