Moving to Belgium from Vanuatu

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Vanuatu to Belgium. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Brussels averages 57°F vs 83°F in Port Vila, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Vanuatu to Belgium, based on official data.

Moved in 2023
1

people moved from Vanuatu to Belgium · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Belgium?

Top countries of origin for Belgium's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

VU
0.3
BE
1.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

VU
12.5
BE
4.6

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

VU
$141
BE
$7,489
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

VU
1.6
BE
63.9

Belgium 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
BE
15.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VU
0.9t
BE
7.3t

Vanuatu generally does better on environment, though Belgium leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

VU
1.1
BE
43.5
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

VU
66.0%
BE
91.0%

Belgium 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%
BE
5.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

VU
$3,000
BE
$63,600

Belgium generally does better on employment & economy, though Vanuatu leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

VU
75.1 yrs
BE
81.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VU
14.3
BE
3.2

Belgium performs significantly better than Vanuatu across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Port Vila Rain: 87.5 in/yr (2222 mm)
83° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

Brussels Rain: 32.3 in/yr (820 mm)
57° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Port Vila Brussels
Jan–Mar 86°/74°F (30°/23°C) 45°/34°F (7°/1°C)
Apr–Jun 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) 63°/47°F (17°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 79°/67°F (26°/19°C) 70°/54°F (21°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/71°F (29°/22°C) 50°/40°F (10°/4°C)
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Month Port Vila Brussels
Jan 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.4°C) 42°/33°F (5.6°/0.7°C)
Feb 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.6°C) 44°/33°F (6.4°/0.6°C)
Mar 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.4°C) 50°/37°F (9.9°/2.9°C)
Apr 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) 56°/41°F (13.1°/4.8°C)
May 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C) 64°/48°F (17.7°/8.9°C)
Jun 80°/69°F (26.7°/20.5°C) 68°/53°F (20.0°/11.5°C)
Jul 79°/67°F (25.9°/19.5°C) 72°/56°F (22.4°/13.6°C)
Aug 79°/67°F (26.1°/19.3°C) 72°/56°F (22.5°/13.4°C)
Sep 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.6°C) 66°/51°F (18.7°/10.8°C)
Oct 82°/69°F (27.8°/20.6°C) 58°/46°F (14.4°/7.6°C)
Nov 84°/71°F (28.9°/21.7°C) 48°/39°F (9.1°/3.7°C)
Dec 85°/72°F (29.7°/22.4°C) 44°/35°F (6.5°/1.9°C)

Data: Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department, Institut Royal Météorologique Institut Royal Météorologique

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Vanuatu passport

Vanuatu passport holder visiting Belgium

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

Belgium passport holder visiting Vanuatu

Visa Free
Belgium passport holders can enter Vanuatu 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 Belgium?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Belgium has 43.5 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 Belgium safe for expats?

Vanuatu generally does better on safety, though Belgium leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Belgium is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.3 in Vanuatu.

How is healthcare in Belgium compared to Vanuatu?

Belgium generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vanuatu leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 63.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Belgium, compared to 1.6 in Vanuatu. Belgium scores 86 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Vanuatu: 47).

What's the weather like in Belgium compared to Vanuatu?

The average high temperature in Brussels is 57°F, compared to 83°F in Port Vila. Brussels receives around 32.3 in of rainfall per year, while Port Vila gets 87.5 in.

What language do they speak in Belgium?

The official languages in Belgium are Dutch, French and German. In Vanuatu, the official languages are Bislama, English and French.

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At a Glance

VU BE
Population 308,043 11,847,338
Currency Vanuatu Vatu (VUV) Euro (€)
Languages Bislama, English, French Dutch, French, German
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +678 +32
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112