Moving to Dominica from Vanuatu
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Vanuatu to Dominica — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Vanuatu to Dominica.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Vanuatu generally does better on safety, though Dominica 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
Vanuatu generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Vanuatu performs better than Dominica across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Dominica performs significantly better than Vanuatu across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Vanuatu generally does better on employment & economy, though Dominica leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Dominica 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Port Vila | Roseau |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 86°/74°F (30°/23°C) | 82°/71°F (28°/22°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) | 85°/74°F (30°/24°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/67°F (26°/19°C) | 87°/76°F (30°/24°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 84°/71°F (29°/22°C) | 84°/73°F (29°/23°C) |
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| Month | Port Vila | Roseau |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.4°C) | 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.8°C) |
| Feb | 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.6°C) | 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.6°C) |
| Mar | 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.4°C) | 83°/71°F (28.4°/21.8°C) |
| Apr | 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) | 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C) |
| May | 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C) | 85°/75°F (29.6°/23.7°C) |
| Jun | 80°/69°F (26.7°/20.5°C) | 86°/76°F (30.1°/24.5°C) |
| Jul | 79°/67°F (25.9°/19.5°C) | 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.6°C) |
| Aug | 79°/67°F (26.1°/19.3°C) | 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C) |
| Sep | 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.6°C) | 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C) |
| Oct | 82°/69°F (27.8°/20.6°C) | 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.2°C) |
| Nov | 84°/71°F (28.9°/21.7°C) | 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) |
| Dec | 85°/72°F (29.7°/22.4°C) | 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.2°C) |
Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards DepartmentVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Vanuatu and Dominica. To live, work, or study long-term in Dominica, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Dominica's immigration authority.
Vanuatu passport holder visiting Dominica
Visa Free
Dominica passport holder visiting Vanuatu
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Dominica?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Dominica has 19.5 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 Dominica safe for expats?
Vanuatu generally does better on safety, though Dominica leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Dominica is 13.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.3 in Vanuatu.
How is healthcare in Dominica compared to Vanuatu?
Vanuatu generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 11.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Dominica, compared to 1.6 in Vanuatu. Dominica scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Vanuatu: 47).
What's the weather like in Dominica compared to Vanuatu?
The average high temperature in Roseau is 85°F, compared to 83°F in Port Vila. Roseau receives around 101.4 in of rainfall per year, while Port Vila gets 87.5 in.
What language do they speak in Dominica?
The official language in Dominica is English. In Vanuatu, the official languages are Bislama, English and French.
