Moving to Vanuatu from Tuvalu
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Tuvalu to Vanuatu — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Tuvalu to Vanuatu.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Tuvalu generally does better on safety, though Vanuatu leads in road traffic deaths.
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
Tuvalu 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
Tuvalu performs better than Vanuatu across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Tuvalu generally does better on infrastructure, though Vanuatu leads in internet access.
What are the job prospects?
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Tuvalu 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
Vanuatu performs significantly better than Tuvalu across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Tuvalu 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.
Tuvalu passport holder visiting Vanuatu
Visa Free
Vanuatu passport holder visiting Tuvalu
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?
Tuvalu generally does better on safety, though Vanuatu leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Vanuatu is 0.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Tuvalu.
How is healthcare in Vanuatu compared to Tuvalu?
Tuvalu 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 12.6 in Tuvalu. Vanuatu scores 47 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tuvalu: 52).
What language do they speak in Vanuatu?
The official languages in Vanuatu are Bislama, English and French. In Tuvalu, the official languages are English and Tuvaluan.
