Why Buying a New Home In Vanuatu Is What You Need To Start Off 2023 Right!

Moving to Vanuatu is about trading a hectic schedule for island time, swapping concrete vistas for volcanic landscapes, and finding a community where faces become familiar fast. It’s an adventure that reshapes your daily life. This guide moves beyond the property details to cover the practical and personal realities of calling Vanuatu home.

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Uncover the Perks of Tropical Living and Investment Opportunities

There are many reasons why procuring a new home (in Vanuatu to be specific) is a great idea to kickstart your 2023. If it’s a tropical getaway island that you’re looking to move to then look no further than Vanuatu! Consistent weather throughout the year enables you to make the most of the islands and what they have to offer, with white sandy beaches to enjoy and environmentally protected coastlines.

This is benefitted from the fact that the majority of the islands remain largely unpopulated, which means biodiversity is easily maintained. For those who live in Australia, it’s only a 3-hour flight to visit Vanuatu which is handy if you really want a relaxing getaway for the weekend.

Why Vanuatu?

If it’s a tropical getaway island that you’re looking to move to then there’s no better than Vanuatu. Consistent weather throughout the year enables you to make the most of the islands and what they have to offer, with white sandy beaches to enjoy and environmentally protected coastlines.

The plant and animal life around these islands remains of high importance and so much of it is prominent throughout the rainforest the islands remain largely unpopulated, which means biodiversity is easily maintained. If you live in Australia, it’s only a 3-hour flight to visit Vanuatu which is handy if you really want a relaxing getaway for the weekend.

It’s no surprise that Vanuatu is popular for those coming from across the globe. The government is welcome to foreign investment, which means those looking to do business from overseas find it easier to do so.Overall, Vanuatu is extremely pleasant considering the low crime rates and low levels of social and political problems compared to the country’s counterparts.

Pro Tip: A reliable rainwater tank and a backup power solution are not just amenities here; they are considered essential household infrastructure.

Residency

You will require a residents visa, as you would with any country in order to move to Vanuatu. They are issued for one year, you then require to renew them annually. To apply you would only need to fill out the relevant application form and send it to the Immigration Office where a fee is also payable.

Keep in mind that if you’re looking to work you’d also need to apply for a work permit where again, you can renew annually. Once you have been a resident for 10 years you can apply for full citizenship.

Housing

For many migrants and overseas residents, they choose to purchase land and build their own accommodation. At iProperty we are more than welcome to help you out and find the right property for you.

Food

Vanuatu has plenty to offer in terms of things to do. One of the greatest attractions to Vanuatu is the food. Local fish produce is available in the markets along with fresh meat and vegetables.

There you go, now you have all the reasons to make Vanuatu your new home! 

Here, life finds its rhythm in snorkelling vibrant reefs, hiking to hidden waterfalls, and sharing stories at the local market. It's a pace set by nature, woven with community and safety.

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