🇻🇺 Vanuatu · Employer-sponsored work
Employee Residence Visa — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €1,837 |
| Minimum annual salary | VUV 3,000,000 |
| Proof of savings | €3,674 |
| Minimum investment | €73,487 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Criminal record | Clean record / police clearance |
| Age range | 18–100 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €423 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 12 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://tradeportal.gov.vu/procedure/302/step/797?l=en&embed=true&includeSearch=false.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €1,837.
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.
“If you are applying for a residence visa on the basis of being an employee of a business operating in Vanuatu: A letter from your Vanuatu employer indicating that they will employ you, subject to you being granted a visa or a copy of your employment contract.”
“Police clearance certificate(s) for each applicant over 18 years of age”
“completed and signed by you and each person included in your application aged 18 years and over”
“Obtain a Residence Visa ... If you are applying for a residence visa on the basis of being an employee of a business operating in Vanuatu: A letter from your Vanuatu employer indicating that they will employ you, subject to you being granted a visa or a copy of your employment contract.”
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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.