Moving to Nauru from Vietnam

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Vietnam to Nauru, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Nauru. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Vietnam to Nauru.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

VN
17.7
NR
8.0

Nauru 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
NR
$2,474
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

VN
11.1
NR
12.7

Vietnam generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nauru leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VN
4.3t
NR
0.0t

Nauru 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
NR
10.0
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

VN
84.2%
NR
83.0%

Vietnam performs better than Nauru across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

VN
1.5%
NR
23.0%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

VN
$5,066
NR
$14,640

Vietnam generally does better on employment & economy, though Nauru 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
NR
62.3 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VN
12.0
NR
7.7

Nauru generally does better on family life, though Vietnam leads in life expectancy.

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Vietnam passport

Vietnam passport holder visiting Nauru

Visa Required
Vietnam passport holders need a visa to enter Nauru.
Nauru passport

Nauru passport holder visiting Vietnam

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Nauru 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 Nauru?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Nauru has 10.0 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 Nauru safe for expats?

Nauru performs significantly better than Vietnam across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Nauru compared to Vietnam?

Vietnam generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nauru leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 12.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Nauru, compared to 11.1 in Vietnam. Nauru scores 60 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Vietnam: 68).

What language do they speak in Nauru?

The official languages in Nauru are English and Nauru. In Vietnam, the official language is Vietnamese.

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At a Glance

VN NR
Population 101,598,527 12,025
Currency Vietnamese Dong (₫) Australian Dollar (A$)
Languages Vietnamese English, Nauru
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +84 +674
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 113 —