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YemenPassport validity
6 monthsVanuatu's Department of Immigration says a non-citizen's passport must be valid for more than 6 months at the time of arrival.
One Way Ticket Info – Department of Immigration and Passport Services✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026
Vanuatu visa requirements · checked 26 September 2026
Visa & Entry Requirements for Vanuatu
Most travellers can visit Vanuatu without a visa: 113 of 198 passports enter visa-free, usually for 120 days.
Vanuatu's Department of Immigration and Passport Services lists the countries that do not need a visitor visa (exempted countries) — among them the US, the UK, France, Germany, China, India, Australia and New Zealand — whose travellers can obtain a tourist visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 120 days; travellers from non-exempted countries must apply in advance, either for a tourist visa or for a visitor visa of up to 30 days.
113
Passports visa-free
85
eVisa or eTA online
0
Embassy visa required
Do I need a visa for Vanuatu? Quick answers
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United States
Visa-free
120 days
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United Kingdom
Visa-free
120 days
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Germany
Visa-free
120 days
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India
Visa-free
120 days
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China
Visa-free
120 days
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Canada
Visa-free
120 days
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Australia
Visa-free
120 days
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Poland
Visa-free
120 days
Another passport? Use the checker or find it in the table below.
Visa for Vanuatu — requirements summary
- Visa-free: 113 (57%)
- eVisa: 85 (43%)
All travellers must meet the entry rules set by Vanuatu, and they depend on your nationality. Find your passport below — you may be able to enter visa-free, or need an eVisa, a visa on arrival or a visa from an embassy.
No passport matches your search.
Vanuatu visa types, fees and processing times
Visitor visa
eVisa- Fee
- 7,420 VUV
- Max stay
- 30 days
Visa application charge for the visitor visa, which the Department says is valid for a maximum of 30 days; applicants must be outside Vanuatu when they apply. The Department separately lists a tourist visa with a maximum stay of 120 days, without extension, with a 5,150 VUV charge for non-exempted countries.
Tourist visa
eVisa- Fee
- 5,150 VUV
- Max stay
- 120 days
Visa application charge for non-exempted countries; travellers from exempted countries can obtain the tourist visa on arrival, provided they meet the grant criteria. The Department says the tourist visa is valid for a maximum period of 120 days.
Entry requirements for Vanuatu
Blank passport pages
1 blank pageYour passport needs at least 1 blank page.
U.S. Department of State — Vanuatu international travel information✓ Checked 4 Oct 2026
Vaccinations: Malaria prevention
The US CDC lists P. vivax as the main malaria species in Vanuatu, recommends that travellers take prescription medicine to prevent malaria, and says to talk to your doctor about which medication to take.
US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — Vanuatu traveler health✓ Checked 2 Oct 2026
Travel insurance
No official source we could read states a travel insurance requirement for Vanuatu. The UK Foreign Office advises checking before you travel that you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation.
UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office — Vanuatu travel advice (health)✓ Checked 4 Oct 2026
Return or onward ticket
The Department of Immigration lists a return airline ticket on arrival, and a confirmed accommodation or local address, among the documents non-citizens arriving in Vanuatu must produce for inspection.
One Way Ticket Info – Department of Immigration and Passport Services✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026
Proof of funds
The Department of Immigration lists having the financial means to support oneself and any dependants in Vanuatu among the criteria for a tourist visa, which travellers from exempted countries can obtain on arrival provided they meet the grant criteria. Visitor visa applicants must show funds or income of at least 40,000 vatu per month of the stay, or evidence of support from family or friends in Vanuatu. No official source we could read states a sum for the tourist visa.
Visit Vanuatu – visitor visa, Department of Immigration and Passport Services✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026
Overstay penalties
2 yearsA non-citizen who entered lawfully but stays without a valid visa commits an offence punishable by a fine of up to VT500,000, up to 2 years' imprisonment, or both. A visa ceases to be in force at the end of the last day of the period for which it was granted. The Minister may order the removal of a non-citizen who is a prohibited immigrant.
Vanuatu High Commission, Suva — Immigration Act No. 17 of 2010✓ Checked 12 Oct 2026
Customs allowances
No official source we could read states Vanuatu's cash-declaration threshold.
Vanuatu Financial Intelligence Unit — Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act No. 13 of 2014 (consolidated 2025)✓ Checked 2 Oct 2026
Vanuatu visa requirements statistics
198
Passports covered
113
Most common: Visa-free
85
Least common: eVisa
57%
Visa-free access
Visa-free stays by length
- 120 days · 113 passports
Understanding Vanuatu visa requirements
We track the entry rules of Vanuatu for 198 passports. The most common situation is visa-free, which applies to 113 passports (57%). 57% of passports can enter without a visa. The least common is eVisa (85 passports).
Entry categories for Vanuatu
- Visa-free entry: 113 passports can enter without a visa, for up to 120 days.
- eVisa: 85 passports can apply for an electronic visa online.
What else you need to enter Vanuatu
- Passport validity: Vanuatu's Department of Immigration says a non-citizen's passport must be valid for more than 6 months at the time of arrival.
- Travel insurance: No official source we could read states a travel insurance requirement for Vanuatu.
- Return or onward ticket: The Department of Immigration lists a return airline ticket on arrival, and a confirmed accommodation or local address, among the documents non-citizens arriving in Vanuatu must produce for inspection.
- Proof of funds: The Department of Immigration lists having the financial means to support oneself and any dependants in Vanuatu among the criteria for a tourist visa, which travellers from exempted countries can obtain on arrival provided they meet the grant criteria.
Open your passport in the table for the exact rules — maximum stay, fees, how to apply and the official source. Entry rules change at short notice: confirm with the embassy of Vanuatu or its official immigration website before you travel.
Frequently asked questions about Vanuatu visas
Do I need a visa for Vanuatu?
It depends on your passport. Vanuatu's Department of Immigration lists the exempted countries — among them the US, Canada, the UK, France, Germany, China, India, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and South Africa — whose travellers can obtain a tourist visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 120 days. Travellers from non-exempted countries must apply in advance, either for a visitor visa of up to 30 days (7,420 VUV) or for a tourist visa of up to 120 days without extension (5,150 VUV).
How long can I stay in Vanuatu without a visa?
Up to 120 days for travellers from exempted countries, who can obtain a tourist visa on arrival provided they meet the grant criteria. The Department of Immigration says the tourist visa does not allow extensions and the holder must depart before the 120-day period expires.
Has the EU suspended visa-free travel with Vanuatu?
Yes. The EU suspended in whole its short-stay visa-waiver agreement with Vanuatu (Council Decision (EU) 2022/2198), citing Vanuatu's investor citizenship schemes, and EU Regulation 2018/1806 lists Vanuatu in Annex I, whose nationals need a visa to cross the EU's external borders. Vanuatu's Department of Immigration still lists EU states such as France, Germany and Italy among its exempted countries.
How do I apply for a Vanuatu visitor visa?
The Department of Immigration says visitor visa applicants must be outside Vanuatu when they apply, and must provide a certified copy of the passport bio-data page and all used pages, evidence of a return ticket or other arranged transport from Vanuatu within 30 days of arrival, and funds or income of at least 40,000 vatu a month or evidence of support from family or friends in Vanuatu. Its page links an online application. No official source we could read states a processing time.
What will I be asked for on arrival?
The Department of Immigration says non-citizens arriving must produce a passport valid for more than 6 months at the time of arrival, a return airline ticket and a confirmed accommodation or local address, plus a valid visa for persons from non-exempt countries. Visitor-visa applicants must also show funds of at least 40,000 vatu a month, or support from family or friends in Vanuatu; the tourist visa criteria include having the financial means to support yourself and any dependants, and no official source we could read states an amount for it.
Do US citizens need a visa for Vanuatu?
US citizens can visit Vanuatu visa-free for 120 days. Full rules for United States passport holders.
Do UK citizens need a visa for Vanuatu?
UK citizens can visit Vanuatu visa-free for 120 days. Full rules for United Kingdom passport holders.
Do German citizens need a visa for Vanuatu?
German citizens can visit Vanuatu visa-free for 120 days. Full rules for Germany passport holders.
What documents do I need to enter Vanuatu?
Passport validity: Vanuatu's Department of Immigration says a non-citizen's passport must be valid for more than 6 months at the time of arrival. Travel insurance: No official source we could read states a travel insurance requirement for Vanuatu. Return or onward ticket: The Department of Immigration lists a return airline ticket on arrival, and a confirmed accommodation or local address, among the documents non-citizens arriving in Vanuatu must produce for inspection. Proof of funds: The Department of Immigration lists having the financial means to support oneself and any dependants in Vanuatu among the criteria for a tourist visa, which travellers from exempted countries can obtain on arrival provided they meet the grant criteria.
How many countries can visit Vanuatu without a visa?
113 of 198 passports can enter Vanuatu visa-free (57%). 85 can apply online (eVisa or eTA), and 0 need a visa from an embassy.
Data: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0) — official sources are linked on each passport page. Gaps filled from the Passport Index dataset (MIT).
Travelling from Vanuatu?
Where can Vanuatu citizens travel visa-free?
Vanuatu passport holders can visit 48 countries without a visa. Open a country for the exact rules.
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Angola
30d
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Antigua and Barbuda
180d
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Bahamas
90d
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Barbados
180d
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Belarus
30d
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Belize
∞
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Bosnia and Herzegovina
90d
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Botswana
90d
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Costa Rica
30d
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Dominica
180d
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Dominican Republic
∞
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Ecuador
90d
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El Salvador
180d
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Eswatini
30d
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Fiji
120d
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Gambia
90d
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Grenada
90d
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Guatemala
90d
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Haiti
90d
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Honduras
90d
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Hong Kong
90d
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Israel
90d
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Jamaica
∞
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Kiribati
90d
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Kosovo
90d
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Lesotho
90d
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Malaysia
30d
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Mauritius
90d
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Micronesia
30d
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Moldova
90d
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Montenegro
90d
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Nicaragua
90d
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Palestine
∞
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Panama
90d
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Peru
180d
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Philippines
30d
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Russia
90d
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Rwanda
30d
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Saint Kitts and Nevis
90d
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Saint Lucia
42d
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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
90d
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Seychelles
90d
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Singapore
30d
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Tanzania
90d
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Trinidad and Tobago
∞
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Uganda
90d
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Zambia
90d
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Zimbabwe
90d