Moving to Vanuatu from Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha to Vanuatu — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha to Vanuatu. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha and Vanuatu stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs better than Vanuatu across all safety metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha generally does better on infrastructure, though Vanuatu leads in internet access.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
Vanuatu performs significantly better than Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha generally does better on family life, though Vanuatu leads in infant mortality.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha 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.
Vanuatu passport holder visiting Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Vanuatu?
With 1.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Vanuatu can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha and Vanuatu.
Is Vanuatu safe for expats?
Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs better than Vanuatu across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Vanuatu is 0.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha.
What language do they speak in Vanuatu?
The official languages in Vanuatu are Bislama, English and French. In Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha, the official language is English.
