Moving to Republic of the Congo from Vanuatu

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Vanuatu to 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 Republic of the Congo.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

VU
12.5
CG
8.4

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

VU
$141
CG
$209
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

VU
1.6
CG
1.7

Republic of the Congo 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
CG
66.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VU
0.9t
CG
1.3t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

VU
1.2
CG
1.3
Internet access United Nations SDG Indicators, 2024

share of households with internet

VU
69.9%
CG
47.2%

Vanuatu generally does better on infrastructure, though Republic of the Congo leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

VU
5.1%
CG
19.9%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

VU
$4,039
CG
$2,515

Vanuatu performs better than Republic of the Congo across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

VU
71.7 yrs
CG
66.0 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VU
14.4
CG
27.0

Vanuatu performs better than Republic of the Congo across all family life metrics.

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Vanuatu passport

Vanuatu passport holder visiting Republic of the Congo

Visa Required
Vanuatu passport holders need a visa to enter Republic of the Congo.
Republic of the Congo passport

Republic of the Congo passport holder visiting Vanuatu

Visa Required
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 Republic of the Congo?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Republic of the Congo has 1.3 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 Republic of the Congo safe for expats?

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

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

Republic of the Congo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vanuatu leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Republic of the Congo, compared to 1.6 in Vanuatu. Republic of the Congo scores 41 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Vanuatu: 47).

What language do they speak in Republic of the Congo?

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

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At a Glance

VU CG
Population 335,169 6,484,437
Currency Vanuatu Vatu (VUV) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages Bislama, English, French French, Kikongo, Lingala
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +678 +242
Time zones 1 1