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title: "Vanuatu for digital nomads: Port Vila and the numbers behind it (2026)"
url: https://nostos.navoy.io/countries/vanuatu
description: "Vanuatu for remote workers: Port Vila scored on cost, safety, healthcare, internet, visas, climate and air (58/100). Vanuatu has no digital-nomad visa. Sourc…"
dataset: 2026.10.7 (2026-10-13)
license: CC BY 4.0
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# Vanuatu for digital nomads: Port Vila and the numbers behind it (2026)

Port Vila is the only city in Vanuatu in the dataset and scores 58/100 under balanced weights. Vanuatu has no digital-nomad visa.

## Cities in Vanuatu, ranked

| # | City | Score | Cost/mo (USD) | Download (Mbps) | Known for | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Port Vila | 58 | — | — | Harbour and Iririki island; Blue holes and reef dives | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/port-vila |
## National figures shared by every city

| Figure | Value | Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homicide rate | 0.33 per 100,000 | Victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population (national data, latest year), 2020 |
| Political stability | 82th percentile | Worldwide Governance Indicators — Political Stability and Absence of Violence (score 0–100), 2025 |
| Health coverage index | 52/100 | UHC service coverage index, 2023 |
| Life expectancy | 66.3 years | Life expectancy at birth (years), both sexes, 2021 |
| Human Development Index | 0.621 | Human Development Index (HDR 2025, HDI 2023), 2023 |
## Visas and entry

| Passport | Entry rule |
| --- | --- |
| US | 120 days visa-free |
| EU (Germany) | 120 days visa-free |
| UK | 120 days visa-free |
Source: Passport Index dataset (visa requirements, 199 passports × 199 destinations), 2026-02. No long-stay guide for Vanuatu yet.

## FAQ

### Is Vanuatu good for digital nomads?

Port Vila scores 58/100 under balanced weights, which ranks it 690 of 1,000 cities in the dataset. Strongest factors: air quality and safety; weakest: getting there & around.

### What is the cheapest city in Vanuatu for a remote worker?

There is no open cost-of-living figure for Vanuatu yet, so its cities are scored on the other factors.

### Does Vanuatu have a digital nomad visa?

Not according to the sources the dataset uses. Short visits follow the entry rules for your passport.

### How long can a US, EU or UK citizen stay in Vanuatu without a visa?

US passport: 120 days visa-free. EU passport (Germany as reference): 120 days visa-free. UK passport: 120 days visa-free. Source: Passport Index dataset (visa requirements, 199 passports × 199 destinations), 2026-02.

### Which city in Vanuatu has the fastest internet?

No city in Vanuatu has enough M-Lab measurements for a reliable figure yet.

### How safe is Vanuatu?

Vanuatu records 0.33 homicides per 100,000 people (Victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population (national data, latest year), 2020) and sits at the 82th percentile for political stability (World Bank WGI, 2025). These are national figures; city pages note local caveats.

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