Moving to Marshall Islands from Vietnam

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Vietnam to Marshall Islands — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Vietnam to Marshall Islands, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Marshallese.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Vietnam to Marshall Islands.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

VN
17.7
MH
11.9

Marshall Islands performs significantly better than Vietnam across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

VN
$690
MH
$874
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

VN
11.1
MH
4.6

Vietnam performs better than Marshall Islands across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VN
4.3t
MH
0.0t

Marshall Islands performs significantly better than Vietnam across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

VN
23.7
MH
2.4
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

VN
84.2%
MH
65.9%

Vietnam performs better than Marshall Islands across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

VN
1.5%
MH
36.0%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

VN
$5,066
MH
$8,489

Vietnam generally does better on employment & economy, though Marshall Islands leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

VN
74.7 yrs
MH
67.1 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VN
12.0
MH
22.7

Vietnam generally does better on family life, though Marshall Islands leads in education spending.

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Vietnam 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.

Vietnam passport

Vietnam passport holder visiting Marshall Islands

Visa on Arrival
Vietnam passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Marshall Islands.
Marshall Islands passport

Marshall Islands passport holder visiting Vietnam

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Marshall Islands passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Vietnam.

Data: 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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Marshall Islands has 2.4 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 Marshall Islands safe for expats?

Marshall Islands performs significantly better than Vietnam across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Marshall Islands compared to Vietnam?

Vietnam performs better than Marshall Islands across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 4.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Marshall Islands, compared to 11.1 in Vietnam. Marshall Islands scores 59 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Vietnam: 68).

What language do they speak in Marshall Islands?

The official languages in Marshall Islands are English and Marshallese. In Vietnam, the official language is Vietnamese.

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At a Glance

VN MH
Population 101,598,527 36,282
Currency Vietnamese Dong (₫) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Vietnamese English, Marshallese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +84 +692
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 113 —