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Ni-Vanuatu Transit Visa

A short visa for travellers stopping over in Vanuatu who remain within the airport transit area and do not enter the country. For connecting passengers only, not those leaving the airport.

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The 24-hour limit and 1,855 VUV charge are from official-domain summaries; verify against the live transit-visa and fees pages.

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.
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Official name
Transit Visa (Immigration Act No. 17 of 2010, Regulation 15)
Route type
Airport transit
Maximum stay
Up to 24 hours
Per official-domain summary.
Application charge
1,855 VUV
Fee figure from official-domain summary; verify on the official fees page.

Who it is for

  • Travellers stopping over in Vanuatu en route to another country
  • Those who will not leave the proclaimed airport area

Requirements

  • Valid passport (or certified copy of the bio-data and used pages if outside Vanuatu), valid more than 6 months
  • Travel itinerary or evidence of a booked onward journey from Vanuatu
  • Evidence of any documentation needed to enter the onward destination, such as a visa or permit

What you can do

  • Transit through Vanuatu without formally entering the country
  • Cannot leave the airport transit area — a tourist visa is required to do so

How to apply

  • Apply via the eVisa portal or the transit visa form
  • Provide onward travel evidence and pay the transit visa charge

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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