Moving to Anguilla from Vanuatu

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Vanuatu to Anguilla. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

VU
0.3
AI
28.3

Vanuatu performs better than Anguilla across all safety metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

VU
1.2
AI
32.1
Internet access United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

share of households with internet

VU
69.9%
AI
81.6%

Anguilla performs significantly better than Vanuatu across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

VU
5.1%
AI
8.0%
Poverty rate The World Factbook, 2020

share of people below the poverty line

VU
15.9%
AI
23.0%

Vanuatu performs better than Anguilla across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

VU
71.7 yrs
AI
82.2 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VU
14.4
AI
3.1

Anguilla generally does better on family life, though Vanuatu leads in education spending.

Sources: The World Factbook (2002–2022), World Bank (2020–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2014–2022). How we calculate this

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Vanuatu and Anguilla. To live, work, or study long-term in Anguilla, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Anguilla's immigration authority.

Vanuatu passport

Vanuatu passport holder visiting Anguilla

Visa Free
Vanuatu passport holders can enter Anguilla without a visa.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Anguilla?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Anguilla has 32.1 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 Anguilla safe for expats?

Vanuatu performs better than Anguilla across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Anguilla is 28.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.3 in Vanuatu.

What language do they speak in Anguilla?

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

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At a Glance

VU AI
Population 335,169 19,079
Currency Vanuatu Vatu (VUV) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Bislama, English, French English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +678 +1264
Time zones 1 1