Vanuatu · Entry rules
Who needs a visa for Vanuatu?
Entry rules for Vanuatu by nationality, for short tourist or business visits, from the Department of Immigration and Passport Services, Vanuatu, checked .
In brief
No nationality can visit Vanuatu without a visa under its official rules. 112 get a visa on arrival. Everyone else, 81 nationalities, applies online for an eVisa or ETA.
- Visa-free
- 0
- On arrival
- 112
- eVisa or ETA
- 81
- Visa required
- 0
About 2.0 bn people (25% of the world's other nationalities by population) need a visa arranged before they travel to Vanuatu: a visa, an eVisa or a visa only with another permit.
Checked 31 Oct 2026Source: Department of Immigration and Passport Services, VanuatuBahrain, United Kingdom, Monaco and 2 more: not verified (the source leaves them unclear)Report a change
Most common
India
United States
Hong Kong
Pakistan
Vietnam
Saudi ArabiaAll passports
Vanuatu entry rules at a glance
| Group | Stay | Nationalities | Examples | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visa on arrival | 120 days, no extension | 112 | India, China, United States, Pakistan | Department of Immigration and Passport Services, Vanuatu |
| eVisa | Up to 120 days (tourist visa) | 75 | Indonesia, Ethiopia, Egypt, DR Congo | Department of Immigration and Passport Services, Vanuatu |
| eVisa | Not stated | 6 | Kyrgyzstan, Palestine, Mongolia, Moldova | Department of Immigration and Passport Services, Vanuatu |
Visa on arrival for 120 days: India, China, the US and 109 more
Free tourist visa granted on arrival (the page is titled 'Visa Upon Arrival'); return ticket and funds needed.
Andorra
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Australia
Austria
Azerbaijan
Bahamas
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belarus
Belgium
Belize
Botswana
Brazil
Brunei
Bulgaria
Canada
Chile
China
Croatia
Cuba
Cyprus
Czechia
Denmark
Dominica
Estonia
Eswatini
Fiji
Finland
France
Gambia
Germany
Ghana
Greece
Grenada
Guyana- Hong Kong
Hungary- India
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Kenya
Kiribati
Kuwait
Latvia
Lesotho
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malawi
Malaysia
Maldives
Malta
Marshall Islands
Mauritius
Mexico
Micronesia
Morocco
Namibia
Nauru
Netherlands
New Zealand
Nigeria
Norway
Oman- Pakistan
Palau
Papua New Guinea
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Qatar
Romania
Russia
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Samoa
San Marino- Saudi Arabia
Serbia
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
South Africa
South Korea
Spain
Sri Lanka
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan
Tanzania
Thailand
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia
Tuvalu
Uganda
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates- United States
Uruguay
Vatican City
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Source: Department of Immigration and Passport Services, Vanuatu, checked COUNTRIES NOT REQUIRING A VISITOR VISA TO ENTER VANUATU (EXEMPTED COUNTRIES)
eVisa for up to 120 days (tourist visa): Indonesia, Ethiopia, Egypt and 72 more
Apply online before travel: tourist visa VUV 5,150 (up to 120 days) or visitor visa VUV 7,420 (up to 30 days).
Afghanistan
Albania
Algeria
Angola
Armenia
Benin
Bhutan
Bolivia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cabo Verde
Cambodia
Cameroon
Central African Republic
Chad
Colombia
Comoros
Congo
Costa Rica
Côte d'Ivoire
Djibouti
Dominican Republic
DR Congo
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Ethiopia
Gabon
Georgia
Guatemala
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Haiti
Honduras
Iceland
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kosovo
Laos
Lebanon
Liberia
Libya
Madagascar
Mali
Mauritania
Montenegro
Mozambique
Myanmar
Nepal
Nicaragua
Niger
North Korea
Panama
Paraguay
São Tomé and Príncipe
Senegal
Somalia
South Sudan
Sudan
Suriname
Syria
Tajikistan
Timor-Leste
Togo
Turkmenistan
Uzbekistan
Venezuela- Vietnam
Yemen
Source: Department of Immigration and Passport Services, Vanuatu, checked COUNTRIES REQUIRING A VISITOR VISA TO ENTER VANUATU (NON-EXEMPTED COUNTRIES)
eVisa: Kyrgyzstan, Palestine, Mongolia and 3 more
Everyone not listed above applies online for an eVisa.
Nationalities not listed above: the official source says so in as many words.
Kyrgyzstan
Macao
Moldova
Mongolia
North Macedonia
PalestineSource: Department of Immigration and Passport Services, Vanuatu, checked If you are from a non-exempted country, you must apply for the visa in advance and obtain approval before traveling to Vanuatu.
Where to apply
Apply for the eVisa only on the official site, evisa.gov.vu. Look-alike sites charge extra for the same form.
- Visa upon arrival: exempted and non-exempted countries
- Visit Vanuatu: tourist and visitor visas
- Vanuatu online visa application (official)
These rules cover ordinary passports and short visits; work, study and transit have their own rules.
Most searched passports
FAQ
Do I need a visa to visit Vanuatu?
It depends on your passport: 112 get a visa on arrival and 81 can use an eVisa or ETA. Choose your passport above.
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Vanuatu?
Not in advance. Indian citizens get a visa on arrival (120 days, no extension); Free tourist visa granted on arrival (the page is titled 'Visa Upon Arrival'); return ticket and funds needed. (Department of Immigration and Passport Services, Vanuatu, checked 31 Oct 2026).
Do US citizens need a visa for Vanuatu?
Not in advance. US citizens get a visa on arrival (120 days, no extension); Free tourist visa granted on arrival (the page is titled 'Visa Upon Arrival'); return ticket and funds needed. (Department of Immigration and Passport Services, Vanuatu, checked 31 Oct 2026).
Can I apply for a Vanuatu visa online?
Yes, if you are eligible: 81 nationalities can apply online for an eVisa or ETA. Apply only at evisa.gov.vu.
Sources and changes
- Visa upon arrival: exempted and non-exempted countries
- Visit Vanuatu: tourist and visitor visas
- Vanuatu online visa application (official)
- All groups checked against Department of Immigration and Passport Services, Vanuatu. No change since.
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