Moving to Trinidad and Tobago from Vanuatu

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Vanuatu to Trinidad and Tobago — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Vanuatu to Trinidad and Tobago.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

VU
0.3
TT
39.5
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

VU
12.5
TT
5.0

Vanuatu generally does better on safety, though Trinidad and Tobago leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

VU
$141
TT
$2,244
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

VU
1.6
TT
41.9

Trinidad and Tobago 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
TT
20.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VU
0.9t
TT
19.6t

Vanuatu generally does better on environment, though Trinidad and Tobago leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

VU
1.1
TT
25.4
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

VU
66.0%
TT
79.0%

Trinidad and Tobago performs significantly better than Vanuatu across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

VU
5.1%
TT
4.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

VU
$3,000
TT
$28,500

Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on employment & economy, though Vanuatu leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

VU
75.1 yrs
TT
75.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VU
14.3
TT
15.8

Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on family life, though Vanuatu leads in infant mortality.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Port Vila Rain: 87.5 in/yr (2222 mm)
83° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

Port Of Spain Rain: 55.4 in/yr (1408 mm)
89° / 72°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Port Vila Port Of Spain
Jan–Mar 86°/74°F (30°/23°C) 89°/68°F (32°/20°C)
Apr–Jun 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) 91°/73°F (33°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 79°/67°F (26°/19°C) 89°/73°F (32°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/71°F (29°/22°C) 89°/72°F (32°/22°C)
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Month Port Vila Port Of Spain
Jan 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.4°C) 88°/68°F (31.0°/20.0°C)
Feb 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.6°C) 89°/68°F (31.5°/20.2°C)
Mar 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.4°C) 90°/69°F (32.3°/20.7°C)
Apr 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) 91°/72°F (33.0°/22.0°C)
May 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C) 92°/73°F (33.1°/23.0°C)
Jun 80°/69°F (26.7°/20.5°C) 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.3°C)
Jul 79°/67°F (25.9°/19.5°C) 88°/73°F (31.3°/23.0°C)
Aug 79°/67°F (26.1°/19.3°C) 89°/73°F (31.7°/23.0°C)
Sep 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.6°C) 90°/74°F (32.2°/23.1°C)
Oct 82°/69°F (27.8°/20.6°C) 90°/73°F (32.2°/22.6°C)
Nov 84°/71°F (28.9°/21.7°C) 89°/72°F (31.5°/22.3°C)
Dec 85°/72°F (29.7°/22.4°C) 88°/70°F (31.1°/21.0°C)

Data: Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department, Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Vanuatu passport

Vanuatu passport holder visiting Trinidad and Tobago

Visa Free
Vanuatu passport holders can enter Trinidad and Tobago without a visa.
Trinidad and Tobago passport

Trinidad and Tobago passport holder visiting Vanuatu

Visa Free
Trinidad and Tobago passport holders can enter Vanuatu without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Trinidad and Tobago?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Trinidad and Tobago has 25.4 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 Trinidad and Tobago safe for expats?

Vanuatu generally does better on safety, though Trinidad and Tobago leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Trinidad and Tobago is 39.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.3 in Vanuatu.

How is healthcare in Trinidad and Tobago compared to Vanuatu?

Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vanuatu leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 41.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Trinidad and Tobago, compared to 1.6 in Vanuatu. Trinidad and Tobago scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Vanuatu: 47).

What's the weather like in Trinidad and Tobago compared to Vanuatu?

The average high temperature in Port Of Spain is 89°F, compared to 83°F in Port Vila. Port Of Spain receives around 55.4 in of rainfall per year, while Port Vila gets 87.5 in.

What language do they speak in Trinidad and Tobago?

The official language in Trinidad and Tobago is English. In Vanuatu, the official languages are Bislama, English and French.

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At a Glance

VU TT
Population 308,043 1,405,646
Currency Vanuatu Vatu (VUV) Trinidad and Tobago Dollar (TTD)
Languages Bislama, English, French English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +678 +1868
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 990