Moving to Yemen from Vanuatu

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Vanuatu to Yemen.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

VU
0.3
YE
6.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

VU
12.5
YE
29.8

Vanuatu performs better than Yemen across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

VU
$141
YE
$169
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

affects wait times and access to care

VU
1.6
YE
2.9

Yemen 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
YE
109.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VU
0.9t
YE
0.3t

Vanuatu generally does better on environment, though Yemen leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

VU
1.1
YE
1.4
Internet access The World Factbook, 2022

share of households with internet

VU
66.0%
YE
26.6%

Vanuatu generally does better on infrastructure, though Yemen leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

VU
5.1%
YE
17.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

VU
$3,000
YE
$2,500

Vanuatu performs better than Yemen across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

VU
75.1 yrs
YE
67.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VU
14.3
YE
46.5

Vanuatu performs better than Yemen 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 Yemen. To live, work, or study long-term in Yemen, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Yemen's immigration authority.

Vanuatu passport

Vanuatu passport holder visiting Yemen

Visa Required
Vanuatu passport holders need a visa to enter Yemen.
Yemen passport

Yemen passport holder visiting Vanuatu

Visa Required
Yemen 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 Yemen?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Yemen has 1.4 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 Yemen safe for expats?

Vanuatu performs better than Yemen across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Yemen is 6.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.3 in Vanuatu.

How is healthcare in Yemen compared to Vanuatu?

Yemen generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vanuatu leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 2.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Yemen, compared to 1.6 in Vanuatu. Yemen scores 42 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Vanuatu: 47).

What language do they speak in Yemen?

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

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At a Glance

VU YE
Population 308,043 30,984,689
Currency Vanuatu Vatu (VUV) Yemeni Rial (YER)
Languages Bislama, English, French Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +678 +967
Time zones 1 1