Moving to Tonga from Vanuatu
What to Expect
Considering a move from Vanuatu to Tonga? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Vanuatu to Tonga. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Tonga compared to Vanuatu.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Vanuatu generally does better on safety, though Tonga 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
Tonga 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 Tonga leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Tonga 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
Tonga generally does better on employment & economy, though Vanuatu leads in poverty rate.
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
Tonga performs significantly better than Vanuatu across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Vanuatu and Tonga. To live, work, or study long-term in Tonga, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Tonga's immigration authority.
Vanuatu passport holder visiting Tonga
Visa on Arrival
Tonga 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 Tonga?
Connectivity is usually fine (Tonga: 8.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Tonga offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Tonga safe for expats?
Vanuatu generally does better on safety, though Tonga leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Tonga is 0.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.3 in Vanuatu.
How is healthcare in Tonga compared to Vanuatu?
Tonga generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vanuatu leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 10.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Tonga, compared to 1.6 in Vanuatu. Tonga scores 57 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Vanuatu: 47).
What language do they speak in Tonga?
The official languages in Tonga are English and Tongan. In Vanuatu, the official languages are Bislama, English and French.
