🇻🇺 Vanuatu · Employer-sponsored work
Employment Visa — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €1,893 |
| Minimum annual salary | VUV 257,500 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Age range | 18–65 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 12 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://immigration.gov.vu/work/.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €1,893.
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“The Employment Visa is for persons who are subject to an acceptable sponsorship from an Employer to undertake skilled work in Vanuatu... The visa application charge for an Employment visa is 257,500 vatu (sem limiar salarial)”
“The Employment Visa is valid for 12 months and is allowed for multiple entry. ... The applicant is allowed to change his or her Visa status to only one of the Investor Visa.”
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.