Moving to Vanuatu from Tonga
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Tonga to Vanuatu — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Tonga to Vanuatu. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Tonga to Vanuatu, and how the trend has changed.
Who's moving to Vanuatu?
Top countries of origin for Vanuatu's foreign-born residents.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Tonga and Vanuatu stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Tonga generally does better on safety, though Vanuatu leads in homicide rate.
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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Tonga generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vanuatu leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Tonga generally does better on environment, though Vanuatu leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Tonga 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
share of people below the poverty line
Tonga generally does better on employment & economy, though Vanuatu leads in poverty 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
Tonga performs better than Vanuatu across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Tonga 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.
Tonga passport holder visiting Vanuatu
Visa Free
Vanuatu passport holder visiting Tonga
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?
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 Tonga and Vanuatu.
Is Vanuatu safe for expats?
Tonga generally does better on safety, though Vanuatu leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Vanuatu is 0.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.9 in Tonga.
How is healthcare in Vanuatu compared to Tonga?
Tonga 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 10.1 in Tonga. Vanuatu scores 47 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tonga: 57).
What language do they speak in Vanuatu?
The official languages in Vanuatu are Bislama, English and French. In Tonga, the official languages are English and Tongan.
