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Vanuatu Close Family Visa

12 facts quoted from the official source

Twelve-month family visa for the spouse or dependent child of a Vanuatu citizen or eligible resident visa holder.

Route type
Family
Can bring
spouse, dependants +1
from the official record
Requirements
4
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

4 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Family BasisThe applicant must be the spouse or dependent child of the sponsor.
  • Qualifying RelationshipsThe applicant must be the spouse or dependent child.
  • Sponsor StatusSponsored by a Vanuatu citizen or eligible non-citizen resident.
  • Relationship Genuine Stable RequiredThe Director must be satisfied that the relationship is genuine, continuing and exclusive.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryThe applicant must be the spouse or dependent child of the sponsor.
  • Entries allowedClose Family Visa allows for multiple entry.
  • Official source basisThe applicant must be the spouse or dependent child of the sponsor.
  • Report summaryThe applicant must be the spouse or dependent child of the sponsor.
Family

Who you can bring

spousedependantschildren
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
3 proven from the official source.
  • Dependent Fee AmountUnder 18 years of age: 5,150 Vatu.checked 2026-07-26
  • Fee CurrencyAdults: 61,800 Vatu.checked 2026-07-26
  • Principal Fee AmountAdults: 61,800 Vatu.checked 2026-07-26
Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Permit Validity Months MaxClose Family Visa is valid for a maximum period of 12 months.
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Vanuatu?
The official source states: Twelve-month family visa for the spouse or dependent child of a Vanuatu citizen or eligible resident visa holder.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: spouse, dependants, children.

Every answer is quoted from the official immigration.gov.vu page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 12 points against the official source; 12 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Processing time is not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source immigration.gov.vuLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Vanuatu government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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