Moving to Democratic Republic of the Congo from Vanuatu

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Vanuatu to Democratic Republic of the Congo — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Vanuatu to Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

VU
12.5
CD
16.3

Vanuatu performs better than Democratic Republic of the Congo across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

VU
$141
CD
$58
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

VU
1.6
CD
1.9

Democratic Republic of the Congo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vanuatu leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

VU
57.0
CD
72.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VU
0.9t
CD
0.1t

Vanuatu generally does better on environment, though Democratic Republic of the Congo leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

VU
1.1
CD
0.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

VU
66.0%
CD
23.2%

Vanuatu performs better than Democratic Republic of the Congo 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%
CD
4.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

VU
$3,000
CD
$1,500

Vanuatu generally does better on employment & economy, though Democratic Republic of the Congo 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
CD
61.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VU
14.3
CD
60.9

Vanuatu generally does better on family life, though Democratic Republic of the Congo leads in education spending.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Vanuatu passport

Vanuatu passport holder visiting Democratic Republic of the Congo

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Vanuatu passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Democratic Republic of the Congo passport

Democratic Republic of the Congo passport holder visiting Vanuatu

Visa Required
Democratic Republic of the Congo 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 Democratic Republic of the Congo?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Democratic Republic of the Congo has 0.0 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 Democratic Republic of the Congo safe for expats?

Vanuatu performs better than Democratic Republic of the Congo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Democratic Republic of the Congo compared to Vanuatu?

Democratic Republic of the Congo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vanuatu leads in health coverage index. There are 1.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Democratic Republic of the Congo, compared to 1.6 in Vanuatu. Democratic Republic of the Congo scores 42 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Vanuatu: 47).

What language do they speak in Democratic Republic of the Congo?

The official languages in Democratic Republic of the Congo are French, Kikongo, Lingala, Swahili and Tshiluba. In Vanuatu, the official languages are Bislama, English and French.

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At a Glance

VU CD
Population 308,043 108,407,721
Currency Vanuatu Vatu (VUV) Congolese Franc (CDF)
Languages Bislama, English, French French, Kikongo, Lingala, Swahili, Tshiluba
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +678 +243
Time zones 1 2