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Visitor Visa

VanuatuShort stays and visits

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For the relevant traveller scope, is a visa, electronic authorisation, visa on arrival or no advance visa normally required?

A visitor visa must be obtained in advance by people outside Vanuatu who are not exempt from visa requirements and intend to visit for up to 30 days.

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Limits of the record
  • The captured page does not list which travellers are exempt from visa requirements.
  • https://immigration.gov.vu/visit/
    A visitor visa for Vanuatu is designed for individuals who are currently outside Vanuatu, are not exempt from visa requirements, and intend to visit Vanuatu for up to 30 days.

What short-visit purposes does this route cover?

The Visitor Visa covers tourism, visiting friends or family, attending meetings or conferences and other short-term visits; holders must refrain from paid employment or commercial business activities.

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  • https://immigration.gov.vu/visit/
    This type of visa is suitable for various purposes, including tourism, visiting friends or family, attending meetings or conferences, and other short-term visits.
  • https://immigration.gov.vu/visit/
    Visitor visa holders must abide by specific conditions, including complying with all laws of Vanuatu, behaving in a manner that does not prejudice peace, good order, good government, or public morality in Vanuatu, refraining from paid employment or commercial business activities in Vanuatu, and promptly informing Vanuatu Immigration of any significant changes in personal or financial circumstances.

What maximum stay, rolling-period rule, validity and entry rules apply?

The Visitor Visa is valid for a maximum of 30 days. The official source does not state whether the visa is single or multiple entry, or any rolling-period rule.

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Limits of the record
  • The captured page does not state whether the visa is single or multiple entry, or any rolling-period rule.

What important funds, accommodation, invitation, insurance, onward-travel or passport evidence may be required?

Applicants provide a certified copy of the passport bio-data page and all used pages; evidence of a return ticket or other transport out within 30 days of arrival; funds or income of at least 40,000 vatu per month (or evidence of support from family/friends in Vanuatu); and evidence of a genuine intention to depart within 30 days, such as an employer leave letter or an invitation letter.

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  • https://immigration.gov.vu/visit/
    Provide a certified copy of the bio-data page of a valid passport and all used pages of the passport (if in a proclaimed area, a valid passport is required).
  • https://immigration.gov.vu/visit/
    Show evidence of a return ticket or proof of other arranged transport from Vanuatu within 30 days of arrival.
  • https://immigration.gov.vu/visit/
    Demonstrate funds or income to support the applicant for the duration of the stay (at least 40,000 vatu per month) or provide evidence of support from family/friends in Vanuatu.
  • https://immigration.gov.vu/visit/
    Present evidence of a genuine intention to depart Vanuatu within 30 days. This can include a letter from the employer confirming leave, a letter of invitation if visiting family or friends, or other relevant information.

Where/how is permission obtained when required, and under what important circumstances can a stay be extended or changed?

The applicant applies from outside Vanuatu, completing and signing the Visitor Application form (all health and character questions answered) and paying the 7,420 VUV application charge. The official source does not state when or how a stay can be extended or changed.

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Limits of the record
  • The captured page does not state whether or when a visitor stay can be extended or changed.

These are the answers currently recorded in the catalogue. A missing or partial answer is not an eligibility decision.

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