I’m a young man in my early 30’s and considering to move to remote land wherein I can find the possibility to find some quiet and also live in harmony with nature. Having explored various destinations, Vanuatu occupies the top 3 slots in my list. Firstly, what am I looking for – for a quiet & peaceful country where I can easily move to without too many visa or permit hurdles (I believe Vanuatu grants me that with my Indian passport), secondly a place which has an island like feel and offers a tropical climate most of the year (having read through that various blogs, etc..I’m convinced it offers the conditions that I’m looking for), thirdly a country where English is widely spoken & accepted.
What I aspire to do is – Find myself a single room apartment accommodation at Port Vila and in a span of 2-3 months setup a small café or restaurant. I believe, I have funds to sponsor this venture and can also live without an income for about 6 months. I’m specifically looking for a few answers
a.  How easy or difficult is it to find a commercial space on lease? What are the average costs for a 100 sq.mt shop in a good locality?
b.  How easy or difficult is it to get a café/restaurant permit and what is the process to go about it?
c.  Is it possible to come there as a visitor for 3 months and setup my operations and apply for a residency permit while I’m there?
d.  I’m sure there are a lot of café and eat-outs around and hence competition is high. However, I would like to know do the people living there are open to trying new type of cuisines or do they prefer native stuff?
e.  What is the process to open a bank account there?
I’m sure I have a lot more questions that I’ve posted here. Any response from fellow °µÍø½ûÇøs is highly appreciated and it would help me decide on the next move in my life. Thanks to those who have been patient enough to read my post.
