Moving to Albania from Vanuatu

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Vanuatu to Albania — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Vanuatu to Albania, and you’d need to navigate life in Albanian.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Vanuatu to Albania.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

VU
0.3
AL
1.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

VU
12.5
AL
10.8

Vanuatu generally does better on safety, though Albania leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

VU
$141
AL
$1,464
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

VU
1.6
AL
18.8

Albania 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

VU
57.0
AL
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VU
0.9t
AL
1.8t

Vanuatu performs better than Albania across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

VU
1.1
AL
20.6
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

VU
66.0%
AL
79.0%

Albania performs significantly better than Vanuatu across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

VU
5.1%
AL
11.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

VU
$3,000
AL
$18,100

Vanuatu generally does better on employment & economy, though Albania leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

VU
75.1 yrs
AL
79.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VU
14.3
AL
10.8

Albania performs significantly 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 Vanuatu and Albania. To live, work, or study long-term in Albania, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Albania's immigration authority.

Vanuatu passport

Vanuatu passport holder visiting Albania

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Vanuatu passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Albania.
Albania passport

Albania passport holder visiting Vanuatu

Visa Required
Albania passport holders need a visa to enter Vanuatu.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Albania?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Albania has 20.6 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 Albania safe for expats?

Vanuatu generally does better on safety, though Albania leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Albania is 1.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.3 in Vanuatu.

How is healthcare in Albania compared to Vanuatu?

Albania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vanuatu leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 18.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Albania, compared to 1.6 in Vanuatu. Albania scores 64 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Vanuatu: 47).

What language do they speak in Albania?

The official language in Albania is Albanian. In Vanuatu, the official languages are Bislama, English and French.

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At a Glance

VU AL
Population 308,043 3,095,344
Currency Vanuatu Vatu (VUV) Albanian Lek (ALL)
Languages Bislama, English, French Albanian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +678 +355
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112