Choose your visa
Select the visa that matches the purpose of your trip to Vanuatu.
- SHORT STAYVISA-FREEON ARRIVALVisa Exemption (Visa-Free Entry)Nationals of exempted countries may enter Vanuatu without applying in advance, receiving a visitor permit on arrival. Ideal for short holidays and visits where no prior visa is required.View visa details
- SHORT STAYTOURISMONLINETourist VisaA 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.View visa details
- SHORT STAYEVISAONLINEVisitor Visa (eVisa)An online visa for short visits by travellers who are outside Vanuatu and are not exempt from visa requirements. Suited to those needing to apply before they arrive.View visa details
- SHORT STAYTRANSITAIRPORT ONLYTransit VisaA 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.View visa details
- WORKEMPLOYER SPONSOREDSKILLEDEmployment VisaFor foreign nationals sponsored by a Vanuatu employer to undertake skilled work for more than two months. Suited to those taking up longer-term employment with a local sponsor.View visa details
- WORKSPECIALISTSHORT TERMSpecialist VisaA 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.View visa details
- STUDYSTUDENTSTEMPORARYStudent VisaA temporary visa for foreign nationals accepted to study at an institution in Vanuatu. For students enrolled with a recognised local education provider.View visa details
- FAMILYPARTNERRESIDENCEPartner Residence VisaA residence visa for the spouse or de facto partner of a Vanuatu citizen who wishes to live in Vanuatu. For couples settling together in the country.View visa details
- FAMILYDEPENDENT CHILDRESIDENCEDependent Child Residence VisaA residence visa for the dependent child of a Vanuatu citizen. It lets a citizen's child live in Vanuatu as a resident with their family.View visa details
- BUSINESSSHORT TERMVISITORSBusiness VisaFor business travellers coming to Vanuatu for meetings, negotiations, exploratory visits or short-term business activity. Suited to visitors handling commercial matters without taking up local employment.View visa details
- BUSINESSINVESTORSRESIDENCEInvestor VisaResidence visas for foreign nationals investing in Vanuatu, offered across provisional, business and direct investor categories. For those establishing or funding a qualifying venture in the country.View visa details
- BUSINESSSELF-FUNDEDRESIDENCESelf-Funded Resident VisaA residence visa for financially independent individuals who can support themselves in Vanuatu from a certified income. Aimed at those settling without needing local work or a sponsor.View visa details
- SETTLEMENTPERMANENTLONG-TERMPermanent Resident VisaLong-term permanent residence for people who have lived lawfully in Vanuatu for an extended period, including through investor routes. For established residents seeking a settled, ongoing status.View visa details
- SETTLEMENTCITIZENSHIPNATURALISATIONCitizenship by NaturalisationVanuatu citizenship for long-term residents who have lived lawfully in the country for the required period. The final step for settled residents wishing to become citizens.View visa details
Not sure which visa is right for you?
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