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Visa policy of Vanuatu

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Visitors to Vanuatu must obtain an e-Visa unless they are citizens of one of the visa-exempt countries.

All visitors must have a passport valid for at least six months beyond their intended stay. Applicants are required to apply for visas at the proper consulate or embassy in their respective jurisdiction.[1] Different visas issued to visitors of Vanuatu depending on the purpose of travel and the traveler's nationality. Nationals of certain countries are exempt from visa application requirements;[2] they are also eligible to receive tourist visas, which allows recipients to remain in Vanuatu for no longer than 120 days, provided that the visit is related to family purposes, tourism, or a business meeting/conference.[3] Recipients of tourist visas are not allowed to conduct any commercial or employment activities in the country.[4]

Individuals from non-exempt countries may instead apply for a visitor visa, which allows for a stay of up to 30 days.[3] Through a pre-approved application process, nationals of non-exempt countries may also be receive tourists visas, which provide the same privileges afforded to those from exempt-countries.[2]

Visa policy map

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Visa policy of Vanuatu
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Visa exemption

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Holders of passports of the following countries and territories may enter Vanuatu without a visitor visa:[2][5][6]

Electronic Visa (e-Visa)

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Citizens of countries that require a visa may obtain an eVisa.[7]

Visitor statistics

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Most visitors arriving in Vanuatu were from the following countries of nationality:[8]

Rank Country or territory 2015 2014 2013
1 Australia 46,098 60,808 65,776
2 New Zealand 13,422 16,293 15,068
3 New Caledonia 10,567 12,756 12,515
4 China 2,186 1,563 1,062
5 Japan 633 763 659
6 Other Pacific Countries 5,953 6,630 4,874
7 Europe 5,839 5,591 5,544
8 North America 2,962 2,373 2,614
Total 89,952 108,808 110,109

See also

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Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Vanuatu.

References

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  1. ^ "Immigration & Entrance Permits". Vanuatu Travel. Retrieved 16 August 2025.
  2. ^ a b c "Visit Vanuatu".
  3. ^ a b Campos, Gizane (2022-08-18). "Vanuatu Tourist Visa: Requirements, Fees, and How to Apply". Global Citizen Solutions. Retrieved 2025-08-17.
  4. ^ "Tourist Visa – Department of Immigration and Passport Services". Retrieved 17 August 2025.
  5. ^ "COUNTRIES NOT REQUIRING A VISITOR VISA TO ENTER VANUATU (EXEMPTED COUNTRIES)".
  6. ^ "Visa and passport". Timatic. International Air Transport Association through Emirates. Retrieved 1 April 2017.
  7. ^ "Types of Visas - IOM". evisa.gov.vu.
  8. ^ "Statistics". gov.vu. Archived from the original on 2018-05-10. Retrieved 2022-03-06.