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
Who needs a visa to Vanuatu?
Visitors to Vanuatu must acquire a visa unless they have a passport from one of the countries that are exempt from obtaining a visa. All visitors are required to have a passport that is valid for at least six months beyond the date of their arrival.
Entry into Vanuatu
Please ensure you have at least 3 months remaining validity on your passport to avoid being turned away at the Vanuatu border. In 2019, the Pacific Islands faced a measles outbreak. The World Health Organization recommended that travellers receive a measles vaccination at least 15 days before departure. Additional information regarding the health requirements for travel to the Pacific Islands is available in the Additional Information section. In accordance with the EU Consular Protection Directive, you may contact the embassy of any EU member state for consular services and information.
Requirements to apply for a Vanuatu Visa
You will need:
- No visa is required for stays of up to thirty days.
- Travelers are required to present proof of return or onward transportation as well as proof of sufficient finances.
Processing Time For Vanuatu Visas
Processing time for Vanuatu visas can take up to 14 working days from the day of your initial application.
Who Can Visit Vanuatu Without a Visa?
The following Countries do not require a visa when entering Vanuatu.
- Andorra
- Belarus
- Boznia and Herzegowina
- Gibraltar
- Iceland
- Bermuda
- Bolivia
- Costa Rica
- Ecuador
- Bangladesh
- Indonesia
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Armenia
- Iran
- Israel
- Jordan
- Botswana
- Burundi
- Cape Verde
- Comoros
- Anguilla
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- Cook Islands
- Fiji
- Kiribati
- Marshall Islands
What To Do If Your Vanuatu Visa is Refused?
You have the ability to dispute this decision. The embassy of the Member State that opted to cancel the visa distributes a standard form to inform the applicant of the decision to deny a Vanuatu visa and the reasons for the rejection.
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)
Ni-Vanuatu visas — people also ask
A Vanuatuan child born abroad who acquires the citizenship of the country of birth may hold dual citizenship until the age of 18. The individual must then resign their foreign citizenship or have their Vanuatuan citizenship revoked.
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.