Work visas
Ni-Vanuatu Specialist Visa
A work-related visa for specialists carrying out defined short-term or specialised assignments in Vanuatu. Aimed at experts brought in for focused, time-limited work.
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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
- Specialist Visa
- Route type
- Specialist / short-term work
- Maximum stay
- Not more than 2 weeks
- The route is for short specialist assignments; per official-domain summary of the Specialist Skills Visa.
- Validity
- Up to 2 weeks
- Aligned to the maximum permitted assignment length.
- Number of entries
- Single entry
- Per official-domain summary; verify on the live specialist page.
- Cost
- 30,900 VUV (application charge)
- Application charge for the Specialist Skills Visa per official-domain summary; confirm on the official fees page.
- Where to apply
- Vanuatu Department of Immigration and Passport Services (eVisa portal / visa forms)
Who it is for
- Specialists and technical personnel engaged for defined assignments in Vanuatu
How to apply
- Apply through the eVisa portal or immigration forms
- Provide details of the assignment, sponsor and supporting documents
Requirements
- Acceptable sponsorship from an employer to undertake specialist skills work in Vanuatu for a period of not more than two weeks
- The specialist work must be for a company or business registered in Vanuatu
- A valid passport
- A return ticket to the country of origin
- The visa permits a single entry only
- The holder must be employed only on the specified skilled work and the visa does not allow a change of status
Documents you may need
- A copy of the Terms of Reference for the assignment
- A letter from the requesting company (a business registered in Vanuatu)
- A copy of a valid passport
- A copy of a return ticket to the country of origin
Frequently asked questions
The Specialist (Skills) Visa is for short assignments of not more than two weeks, so it is not suited to longer engagements — for those, look at the sponsored Employment Visa instead.
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.