Vanuatu visas
Whether you need a visa for Vanuatu depends on your nationality and the purpose of your visit: citizens of many countries are visa-exempt for short tourism stays, while others must obtain a visa in advance or online before travelling. Longer stays for work, study, family, investment or residence require a specific visa or permit granted under the Immigration Act No. 17 of 2010. All immigration entry categories are administered by the Department of Immigration and Passport Services, with applications increasingly handled through the official Vanuatu eVisa portal.
Ni-Vanuatu visa categories
Explore visa categories by the purpose of your trip.
- Visitor & short-stay visasShort stays in Vanuatu — tourism, visiting family or friends, business visits and transit, plus any visa-free or e-visa options.4 visas
- Work visasComing to Vanuatu to work — the employment and skilled-worker routes and the permits they require.2 visas
- Study visasStudying in Vanuatu — student visas and permits for accepted students.1 visa
- Family visasJoining or sponsoring a partner, child or other relative in Vanuatu.2 visas
- Business & investor visasInvesting, doing business or coming to Vanuatu as a highly skilled individual.3 visas
- Residence & citizenshipLiving in Vanuatu long term — residence routes and, where available, the path to citizenship.2 visas
Ni-Vanuatu visa application at a glance
From start to finish in five simple steps.
- 01Choose the right visa
- 02Check eligibility & documents
- 03Apply online
- 04Provide biometrics
- 05Wait for a decision
Vanuatu — key facts
- Visa authority
- Department of Immigration and Passport Services
- Application
- Online (in most cases)
- Biometrics
- Usually required
- Currency
- Vanuatu vatu (VUV)
- Time zone
- Vanuatu Time (VUT, UTC+11)
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.