Visitor & short-stay visas
Ni-Vanuatu Tourist Visa
A visa for tourism allowing a longer defined stay in Vanuatu. Available to exempt travellers, and applied for online by those who are not exempt from visa requirements.
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The 120-day maximum stay and the 5,150 VUV application charge are taken from official-domain summaries; verify on the live tourist-visa and fees pages, which returned 403 to automated fetches.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Vanuatu government website before you apply.
- Official name
- Tourist Visa (Immigration Act No. 17 of 2010, Regulation 15)
- Route type
- Visitor / tourism
- Maximum stay
- 120 days, no extension
- Holder must exit before the 120-day period expires.
- Application charge
- 5,150 VUV
- Fee figure from official-domain summary; verify on the official fees page.
Who it is for
- Visitors travelling to Vanuatu for tourism and holidays
- Non-exempt nationals who need a visa before travel
- Exempt travellers wanting a longer tourism stay than a standard visitor permit
Requirements
- Passport valid more than 6 months on arrival
- Evidence of onward or return travel
- Sufficient funds for the stay
- No engagement in employment or business activities
What you can do
- Stay for tourism up to the maximum period granted
- Cannot work, study or run a business on this visa
How to apply
- Apply online through the Vanuatu eVisa portal, or on arrival if from an exempted country
- Pay the tourist visa application charge
- Plan departure before the visa expires, as it cannot be extended
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.
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