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Passport / Visa

The guide was updated: 2024-07-09

European Union citizens can visit Vanuatu visa-free for up to 90 days. Nationals from the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and South Korea can also visit visa-free, but only for 30 days. Extensions are possible through the Vanuatu Immigration office before the visa expires, with a fee for each extension. The maximum stay is up to four months from the date of arrival, requiring a new extension visa each month. If you're unsure about visa requirements for Vanuatu, contact your nearest embassy for more information.

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Bauerfield International Airport (VLI)

Bauerfield International Airport (VLI)

Bauerfield International Airport is Vanuatu’s international airport, and you can find it 6 kilometres north of Port Vila. Port Vila can be accessed by pre booked bus transfer or by taxi. The airport has modest facilities, so don't expect the usual amenities found in other international airports. Additionally, security and passport control might take longer, hence it's advisable to arrive well in advance of your flight.

Passport / Visa

Passport / Visa

European Union citizens can visit Vanuatu visa-free for up to 90 days. Nationals from the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and South Korea can also visit visa-free, but only for 30 days. Extensions are possible through the Vanuatu Immigration office before the visa expires, with a fee for each extension. The maximum stay is up to four months from the date of arrival, requiring a new extension visa each month. If you're unsure about visa requirements for Vanuatu, contact your nearest embassy for more information.

Best Time to Visit

Best Time to Visit

Thanks to the tropical climate, the weather is generally good throughout the year. However, April to October is when the weather is the most comfortable. The wet season is from November to March, with short periods of rain, with warmer and more humid conditions; however, none of these affect tours or activities. Year-round water temperatures swing between 22°C to 28°C, making swimming always enjoyable.

Transport

Transport

Mini buses in Vanuatu don't run according to specific routes or timetables, instead they simply take you where you wish to go. Buses are a cheap way of getting around and you can simply flag down one heading in the general direction you wish to go.

Rental Cars

Rental Cars

Car rentals can be found in both Port Vila and Luganville, but scooter rentals are limited to Port Vila. To drive a car in Vanuatu, you must be at least 23 years old and have had a valid driver's license for at least one year. For scooter rentals, the minimum age requirement is 17 years.

Taxi

Taxi

On Efate island, taxis are plentiful and relatively inexpensive. Once out of the capital, a taxi is usually a four-wheel drive truck. Prices can vary on a variety of factors including road conditions and distance, so it is best to come to an agreement on the fare before setting out.

Post

Post

When in Port Vila you should visit the underwater post office or the volcano post. The underwater post office is a popular attraction with more than 200,000 visitors a year.

Pharmacy

Pharmacy

You can easily find a pharmacy in Port Vila. Ask your hotel for the nearest one.

Telephone

Telephone

Country code: +678

Electricity

Electricity

230V / 50Hz. Australian appliances can all be used without an adaptor. The associated plug to Vanuatu is type I.

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