Moving to Ireland from Vanuatu
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Vanuatu to Ireland — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Vanuatu to Ireland. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Dublin averages 56°F vs 83°F in Port Vila, making it significantly cooler.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Vanuatu to Ireland, and how the trend has changed.
Who's moving to Ireland?
Top countries of origin for Ireland's foreign-born residents.
- 305,197
- 146,211
- 44,229
- 35,190
- 25,371
- 25,104
Key Indicator Comparison
How Vanuatu and Ireland stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Vanuatu generally does better on safety, though Ireland 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Ireland generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vanuatu leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Vanuatu generally does better on environment, though Ireland leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Ireland 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
Ireland performs significantly better than Vanuatu across all employment & economy metrics.
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
Ireland generally does better on family life, though Vanuatu leads in education spending.
Sources: World Bank (2019–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2022), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2020). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Port Vila | Dublin |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 86°/74°F (30°/23°C) | 49°/37°F (10°/3°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) | 59°/44°F (15°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/67°F (26°/19°C) | 66°/52°F (19°/11°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 84°/71°F (29°/22°C) | 51°/41°F (11°/5°C) |
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| Month | Port Vila | Dublin |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.4°C) | 47°/36°F (8.1°/2.4°C) |
| Feb | 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.6°C) | 47°/36°F (8.3°/2.3°C) |
| Mar | 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.4°C) | 54°/38°F (12.1°/3.4°C) |
| Apr | 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) | 54°/40°F (12.1°/4.6°C) |
| May | 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C) | 59°/44°F (14.8°/6.9°C) |
| Jun | 80°/69°F (26.7°/20.5°C) | 64°/49°F (17.6°/9.6°C) |
| Jul | 79°/67°F (25.9°/19.5°C) | 67°/53°F (19.5°/11.7°C) |
| Aug | 79°/67°F (26.1°/19.3°C) | 67°/53°F (19.2°/11.5°C) |
| Sep | 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.6°C) | 63°/50°F (17.0°/9.8°C) |
| Oct | 82°/69°F (27.8°/20.6°C) | 56°/45°F (13.6°/7.3°C) |
| Nov | 84°/71°F (28.9°/21.7°C) | 51°/40°F (10.3°/4.5°C) |
| Dec | 85°/72°F (29.7°/22.4°C) | 47°/37°F (8.3°/2.8°C) |
Data:
Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department,
Met Éireann, The Irish Meteorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Vanuatu and Ireland. To live, work, or study long-term in Ireland, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Ireland's immigration authority.
Vanuatu passport holder visiting Ireland
Visa Required
Ireland 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 Ireland?
With 32.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Ireland can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Vanuatu and Ireland.
Is Ireland safe for expats?
Vanuatu generally does better on safety, though Ireland leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Ireland is 0.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.3 in Vanuatu.
How is healthcare in Ireland compared to Vanuatu?
Ireland generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vanuatu leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 38.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Ireland, compared to 1.6 in Vanuatu. Ireland scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Vanuatu: 47).
What's the weather like in Ireland compared to Vanuatu?
The average high temperature in Dublin is 56°F, compared to 83°F in Port Vila. Dublin receives around 29.8 in of rainfall per year, while Port Vila gets 87.5 in.
What language do they speak in Ireland?
The official languages in Ireland are English and Irish. In Vanuatu, the official languages are Bislama, English and French.
