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Vanuatu Visa Processing Times

What is known about how long Vanuatu visa and permit applications take to process.

Official guidance Regularly updated

Important

This information is for general guidance only. Meeting the requirements does not guarantee your application will be approved.

The Department of Immigration and Passport Services processes applications lodged online through the eVisa portal and in person at its office in Port Vila. Processing time depends on the visa category, whether documents are complete, and whether other bodies such as the Department of Labour or the Vanuatu Investment Promotion Authority are involved.

The department has not published a single standard processing time that could be verified here, so applicants should apply well ahead of travel, ensure their supporting documents match the category checklist, and use the eVisa portal or contact the department directly for current timeframes.

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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.