Moving to Marshall Islands from Vanuatu
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Vanuatu to Marshall Islands — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Vanuatu to Marshall Islands.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Vanuatu and Marshall Islands stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Marshall Islands performs significantly better than Vanuatu across all safety metrics.
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
Marshall Islands generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vanuatu leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Marshall Islands performs significantly better than Vanuatu across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
Marshall Islands 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
Vanuatu generally does better on employment & economy, though Marshall Islands 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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Vanuatu generally does better on family life, though Marshall Islands 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 Marshall Islands. To live, work, or study long-term in Marshall Islands, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Marshall Islands's immigration authority.
Vanuatu passport holder visiting Marshall Islands
Visa on Arrival
Marshall Islands 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 Marshall Islands?
With 2.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Marshall Islands 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 Marshall Islands.
Is Marshall Islands safe for expats?
Marshall Islands performs significantly better than Vanuatu across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Marshall Islands compared to Vanuatu?
Marshall Islands generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vanuatu leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 4.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Marshall Islands, compared to 1.6 in Vanuatu. Marshall Islands scores 59 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Vanuatu: 47).
What language do they speak in Marshall Islands?
The official languages in Marshall Islands are English and Marshallese. In Vanuatu, the official languages are Bislama, English and French.
