Vanuatu Visa Policy

You should apply for a Vanuatu visa to make your trips to Vanuatu. Reasons to apply for this type of visa can be tourism, visiting family or friends, business trips, medical examination or treatment, short-term education, exchange programs, and many other reasons.

Vanuatu Tourist visa is issued for applicants intending to visit Vanuatu for tourism and sightseeing. You can apply for a Vanuatu Tourist visa in order to realize your tourist activities. You can stay in Vanuatu for up to 30 days.

Required Documents for Vanuatu Tourist Visa

1. Application Form

• Duly completed application form
• It must be signed by the applicant
  • If the applicant is under 18, it must be signed by the applicant’s parents/guardians

2. Two Photos

• Two passport size photos
• No glasses or headgear

3. Passport and Copy of the Main Page

• Passport must be valid for at least 6 months
• It should be the one you will use to enter Vanuatu
• Copy of all used pages are required

4. National Identity Card and Resident Permit/Visa Copy (if Your Country of Residence and Citizenship are Different)

5. Travel Itinerary

• Copy of round-trip air tickets
• Hotel reservation or
• Invitation letter from the host in Vanuatu

6. Proof of Financial Means

• Proof of sufficient funds to maintain yourself during the duration of the visit (40000 Vatu (370 USD) per month)
• Bank statement
• Payslips
• Sponsorship letter
• Other

7. Proof of Intention to Depart Vanuatu

• Letter from your employer which confirms your leave
• Invitation letter from the host in Vanuatu
• Other proofs which verify your departure such as, complete studies, care for children and etc
• Supporting documents must be translated into one of these 3 languages: English, French, or Bislama

8. For Minors:

• Copy and English translation of either birth certificate/proof of adoption/custody decree if parents are divorced/death certificate of parent
• Permit letter by parents/guardians if minor is traveling alone or permit letter by one of the guardians/parents in case of minor is traveling with one of them

*Additional documents can be required by the embassy.

Processing Time for Vanuatu Tourist Visa

The average processing time for a Vanuatu Tourist visa is 3-15 working days. It depends on your visa application country.

Vanuatu Tourist Visa Fee

The Vanuatu Tourist visa fee is approximately 35 USD. The fee may vary depending on your nationality or your country of submission.

Where to Apply for Vanuatu Tourist Visa?

You will apply for a Vanuatu Tourist visa in Vanuatu visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

Vanuatu Family Visit visa allows you to travel to Vanuatu to visit family for up to 30 days.

Required Documents for Vanuatu Family Visit Visa

1. Application Form

• Duly completed application form
• It must be signed by the applicant
  • If the applicant is under 18, it must be signed by the applicant’s parents/guardians

2. Two Photos

• Two passport size photos
• No glasses or headgear

3. Passport and Copy of the Main Page

• Passport must be valid for at least 6 months
• It should be the one you will use to enter Vanuatu
• Copy of all used pages are required

4. National Identity Card and Resident Permit/Visa Copy (if Your Country of Residence and Citizenship are Different)

5. Travel Itinerary

• Copy of round-trip air tickets
• Hotel reservation or
• Invitation letter from the host in Vanuatu

6. Proof of Financial Means

• Proof of sufficient funds to maintain yourself during the duration of the visit (40000 Vatu (370 USD) per month)
• Bank statement
• Payslips
• Sponsorship letter
• Other

7. Proof of Intention to Depart Vanuatu

• Letter from your employer which confirms your leave
• Invitation letter from the host in Vanuatu
• Other proofs which verify your departure such as, complete studies, care for children and etc
• Supporting documents must be translated into one of these 3 languages: English, French, or Bislama

8. Proof of Purpose of the Visit

• Evidence of the relationship between the applicant and family member
  • Marriage certificate
  • Birth certificate
  • House registration
• Invitation letter from the family member in Vanuatu indicating confirmation of the relationship and the support for the application
• If the family member is a national from Vanuatu:
  • Family member’s Vanuatu ID card or passport (copy)
  • Copy of house registration
• If the family member is not national from Vanuatu:
  • Invitation letter from the family member’s sponsor in Vanuatu indicating confirmation of the relationship
  • Family member’s Vanuatu visa and passport (copy)

9. For Minors:

• Copy and English translation of either birth certificate/proof of adoption/custody decree if parents are divorced/death certificate of parent
• Permit letter by parents/guardians if minor is traveling alone or permit letter by one of the guardians/parents in case of minor is traveling with one of them

*Additional documents can be required by the embassy.

Processing Time for Vanuatu Family Visit Visa

The average processing time for a Vanuatu Family Visit visa is 3-15 working days. It depends on your visa application country.

Vanuatu Family Visit Visa Fee

The Vanuatu Family Visit visa fee is approximately 35 USD. The fee may vary depending on your nationality or your country of submission.

Where to Apply for Vanuatu Family Visit Visa?

You will apply for a Vanuatu Family Visit visa in Vanuatu visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

Vanuatu Business visa gives you the authorization to enter Vanuatu and stay here for a maximum period of your visa validity, as permitted. It permits its holder to engage in business-related activities such as to do seminars, training, workshops, consultations, meetings, negotiations. A single entry visa allows you to stay for up to 90 days.

Required Documents for Vanuatu Business Visa

1. Application Form

• Duly completed application form
• It must be signed by the applicant

2. Two Photos

• Two passport size photos
• No glasses or headgear

3. Passport and Copy of the Main Page

• Passport must be valid for at least 6 months
• It should be the one you will use to enter Vanuatu
• Copy of all used pages are required

4. National Identity Card and Resident Permit/Visa Copy (if Your Country of Residence and Citizenship are Different)

5. Travel Itinerary

• Copy of round-trip air tickets
• Hotel reservation or
• Invitation letter from the host in Vanuatu

6. Proof of Financial Means

• Proof of sufficient funds to maintain yourself during the duration of the visit (40000 Vatu (370 USD) per month)
• Bank statement
• Payslips
• Sponsorship letter
• Other

7. Proof of Purpose of Visit

• An invitation letter from a company/organization in Vanuatu indicating the reason for the visit
• Registration or license of concerned organization/company in Vanuatu (copy)
• Documents of corporate of concerned partners/companies in Vanuatu (copy):
  • Shareholders’ list
  • Profile of company
  • Detailed information regarding business activities
  • Company’s location
  • Financial statements (balance sheet, income statement and etc.), business tax

*Additional documents can be required by the embassy.

Processing Time for Vanuatu Business Visa

The average processing time for a Vanuatu Business visa is 3-15 working days. It depends on your visa application country.

Vanuatu Business Visa Fee

Vanuatu Business visa fee is approximately 185 USD for a single entry, 325 USD for a multiple entry visa. The fee may vary depending on your nationality or your country of submission.

Where to Apply for Vanuatu Business Visa?

You will apply for a Vanuatu Business visa in Vanuatu visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

Vanuatu Employment visa gives you the authorization to enter Vanuatu and stay here for a maximum period of your visa validity, as permitted. It permits its holder to engage in salaried employment. Both single and multiple Vanuatu Employment visa is valid for up to 3 months. The immigration officer at immigration checkpoints will determine the permitted duration of the stay upon arrival.

Required Documents for Vanuatu Employment Visa

1. Application Form

• Duly completed application form
• It must be signed by the applicant

2. Two Photos

• Two passport size photos
• No glasses or headgear

3. Passport and Copy of the Main Page

• Passport must be valid for at least 6 months
• It should be the one you will use to enter Vanuatu
• Copy of all used pages are required

4. National Identity Card and Resident Permit/Visa Copy (if Your Country of Residence and Citizenship are Different)

5. Travel Itinerary

• Copy of round-trip air tickets
• Hotel reservation or
• Invitation letter from the host in Vanuatu

6. Proof of Financial Means

• Proof of sufficient funds to maintain yourself during the duration of the visit (40000 Vatu (370 USD) per month)
• Bank statement
• Payslips
• Sponsorship letter
• Other

7. Proof of Purpose of Visit

• Acceptance letter from the employer in Vanuatu
  • It should indicate the employee’s position, salary, and duration of the employment
• Employment contract (copy)
• Employer’s registration or license of business (copy)
• Valid Work Permit of the applicant in Vanuatu

*Additional documents can be required by the embassy.

Processing Time for Vanuatu Employment Visa

The average processing time for a Vanuatu Employment visa is 3-15 working days. It depends on your visa application country.

Vanuatu Employment Visa Fee

Vanuatu Employment visa fee is approximately 185 USD for a single entry, 325 USD for a multiple entry visa. The fee may vary depending on your nationality or your country of submission.

Where to Apply for Vanuatu Employment Visa?

You will apply for a Vanuatu Employment visa in Vanuatu visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

Vanuatu Transit visa allows you to transit through Vanuatu and visits another country. You cannot leave the proclaimed area with Transit Visa. If that is the case, you need to apply for Vanuatu Visitor Visa.

Vanuatu Transit Visa fee is chargeable if you are from one of the following countries:

Required Documents for Vanuatu Transit Visa

1. Application Form

• Duly completed application form
• It must be signed by the applicant
  • If the applicant is under 18, it must be signed by the applicant’s parents/guardians

2. Two Photos

• Two passport size photos
• No glasses or headgear

3. Passport and Copy of the Main Page

• Passport must be valid for at least 6 months
• It should be the one you will use to enter Vanuatu
• Copy of all used pages are required

4. National Identity Card and Resident Permit/Visa Copy (if Your Country of Residence and Citizenship are Different)

5. Proof of Purpose of Visit

• Entry permit to another country
  • Visa for the destination country
  • If a visa is not required for the destination country, then present an onward flight ticket

*Additional documents can be required by the embassy.

Processing Time for Vanuatu Transit Visa

The average processing time for a Vanuatu Transit visa is 3-15 working days. It depends on your visa application country.

Vanuatu Transit Visa Fee

Vanuatu Transit visa fee is approximately 17 USD. The fee may vary depending on your nationality or your country of submission.

Where to Apply for Vanuatu Transit Visa?

You will apply for a Vanuatu Transit visa in Vanuatu visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

Vanuatu Student Visa applies to those foreigners who want to study in Vanuatu for up to 1 year. If your study course is longer than 1 year, then you need to apply for a new visa for each year.

You are not required to pay a student visa fee if you are:

• A citizen from the Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Kiribati, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, or Tuvalu
• Studying at the University of the South Pacific (USP) or the Australia Pacific Technical College (APTC) on a scholarship you obtained from these institutions

Required Documents for Vanuatu Student Visa

1. Application Form

• Duly completed application form
• It must be signed by the applicant
  • If the applicant is under 18, it must be signed by the applicant’s parents/guardians

2. Two Photos

• Two passport size photos
• No glasses or headgear

3. Passport and Copy of the Main Page

• Passport must be valid for at least 6 months
• It should be the one you will use to enter Vanuatu
• Copy of all used pages are required

4. National Identity Card and Resident Permit/Visa Copy (if Your Country of Residence and Citizenship are Different)

5. Travel Itinerary

• Copy of round-trip air tickets
• Hotel reservation or
• Invitation letter from the host in Vanuatu

6. Proof of Financial Means

• Proof of sufficient funds to maintain yourself during the duration of the visit (40000 Vatu (370 USD) per month)
• Bank statement
• Payslips
• Sponsorship letter
• Other

7. Proof of Intention to Depart Vanuatu

• Letter from your employer which confirms your leave
• Invitation letter from the host in Vanuatu
• Other proofs which verify your departure such as, complete studies, care for children and etc
• Supporting documents must be translated into one of these 3 languages: English, French, or Bislama

8. Proof of Purpose of Visit

• Proof of enrolment in the education institution in Vanuatu
• Security deposit
  • Equivalent amount to the air ticket cost to the home country or the place where the applicants reside

9. Police Clearance Certificate

• It must be obtained from the countries where you have resided more than 1 year within the last 5 years

10. Medical Examination

• If the applicant is over 18 medical examination is mandatory
• The results must be presented with the application

11. For Minors:

• Copy and English translation of either birth certificate/proof of adoption/custody decree if parents are divorced/death certificate of parent
• Permit letter by parents/guardians if minor is traveling alone or permit letter by one of the guardians/parents in case of minor is traveling with one of them

*Additional documents can be required by the embassy.

Processing Time for Vanuatu Student Visa

The average processing time for a Vanuatu Student visa is 3-15 working days. It depends on your visa application country.

Vanuatu Student Visa Fee

Vanuatu Student visa fee is approximately 27 USD for the students under 18, 135 USD for students over 18. The fee may vary depending on your nationality or your country of submission.

Where to Apply for Vanuatu Student Visa?

You will apply for a Vanuatu Student visa in Vanuatu visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

Vanuatu Special Category visa applies to diplomatic representatives, Government Department employees, or foreigners who wish to work for an approved donor agency. Vanuatu Special Category visa may be issued for a duration of up to 5 years. Even if the dependents (children) and spouse of the applicant accompany the applicant, only one application including dependents should be presented.

Required Documents for Vanuatu Special Category Visa

1. Application Form

• Duly completed application form
• It must be signed by the applicant

2. Two Photos

• Two passport size photos
• No glasses or headgear

3. Passport and Copy of the Main Page

• Passport must be valid for at least 6 months
• It should be the one you will use to enter Vanuatu
• Copy of all used pages are required

4. National Identity Card and Resident Permit/Visa Copy (if Your Country of Residence and Citizenship are Different)

5. Travel Itinerary

• Copy of round-trip air tickets
• Hotel reservation or
• Invitation letter from the host in Vanuatu

6. Proof of Financial Means

• Proof of sufficient funds to maintain yourself during the duration of the visit (40000 Vatu (370 USD) per month)
• Bank statement
• Payslips
• Sponsorship letter
• Other

7. Proof of Purpose of Visit

• Invitation letter from the concerned organization indicating the purpose of the visit
• Letter from Director of Foreign Affairs Department confirming the status of a diplomatic representative or being a family member of the applicant
• Letter from the Public Service, Police, Commissioner of Teaching or Judiciary confirming status of Government Department employee or being a family member of the applicant
• If the person included in the application is under the age of 18: (if any)
  • Birth certificate (copy)
• Letter from Donor Agency Head confirming the activities the applicant will perform or being a family member of the applicant

8. Police Clearance Certificate

• It must be obtained from the countries where you have resided more than 1 year within the last 5 years
• This also applies to the person who is over 18 and included in the application (if any)

9. Medical Examination

• If the applicant is over 18 medical examination is mandatory. This also applies to the person who included in the application (if any)
• The results must be presented with the application

*Additional documents can be required by the embassy.

Processing Time for Vanuatu Special Category Visa

The average processing time for a Vanuatu Special Category visa is 3-15 working days. It depends on your visa application country.

Vanuatu Special Category Visa Fee

Vanuatu Special Category visa issued is free of charge.

Where to Apply for Vanuatu Special Category Visa?

You will apply for a Vanuatu Special Category visa in Vanuatu visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.