Visa requirements for Vanuatu citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of Vanuatu. As of 2026 Vanuatu citizens had visa-free or visa on arrival access to 88 countries and territories, ranking the Vanuatu passport 50th in terms of travel freedom according to the Henley Passport Index.

A mutual visa waiver agreement was signed with Russia on 20 September 2016 and entered into force on 21 October 2016.

Schengen Area

Vanuatu signed a mutual visa waiver agreement with Schengen Area countries on 28 May 2015.

The European Commission initiated the visa suspension mechanism against Vanuatu due to concerns over Vanuatu's investor citizenship scheme, also known as a "golden passport" program. These schemes allow foreign nationals to obtain Vanuatu citizenship and passport through investment, thereby gaining visa-free access to the EU while bypassing regular visa procedures.REPORT FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL on the suspension of the visa exemption for nationals of Vanuatu

The Commission found serious deficiencies and security failures in Vanuatu's investor schemes, including:

Granting over 10,000 passports to foreign nationals (mostly from visa-required countries) between 2015-2021, with a very low rejection rate Lack of residence requirements or physical interviews with applicants Short application processing times, preventing proper security screening Granting citizenship to individuals listed in Interpol databases and with forged documents

The suspension was implemented in three phases from May 2022 to August 2024, but Vanuatu failed to provide satisfactory remedies despite legislative changes. Key issues remained unresolved, such as:

Lack of exchange of information with applicants' countries of origin to verify documents Continued economic reliance on the investor schemes Inconsistent statistics provided to the Commission

As a result, the Commission concluded that Vanuatu's investor schemes still pose risks to the EU's internal security. It proposed transferring Vanuatu from the visa-free to the visa-required countries list under the Visa Regulation. The visa exemption suspension was extended until February 2025 to allow the legislative process.

The European Council has ended visa exemption. The European Council decided to remove Vanuatu from the list of countries whose citizens are exempt from having a visa when travelling to the EU.

"The EU is revoking the visa exemption, which had already been suspended since 2022, because Vanuatu runs an investor citizenship scheme which has resulted in security and migration risks for the EU." Vanuatu: Council ends visa exemption

Visa requirements map

Visa requirements

Country Visa requirement Allowed stayNotes (excluding departure fees) 30 days Visa is not required in case born in Afghanistan or can proof that one of their parents is a national of Afghanistan or born in Afghanistan. e-Visa : Visitors must arrive at Kabul International (KBL). Visa is not required for Holders of a valid multiple-entry Schengen, UK or US visa has been previously used once or residence permit of Schengen, UK, US or UAE 10 years. Although no visa requirements exist, apply the relevant regulations of France or Spain, whichever must be transited to reach Andorra. 30 days 180 days The AVE (High Speed Travel) is open to Vanuatu citizens holding valid, current ordinary passports traveling to Argentina for tourism. To do so, they must hold a valid category B2/J/B1/O/P (P1-P2-P3)/E/H-1B visa issued by the United States of America. 120 days and territories Online Visitor e600 visa are not eligible. Please contact your nearest Australian Government Office overseas. Transit visa is not required. 90 days 14 days 30 days 180 days 30 days Must arrive and depart via Minsk International Airport. 30 days Must have an international vaccination certificate. 90 days Visa fee is 40 USD per person and visa application may be processed within 5 business days with duration of stay of 90 days. e-Visa applicant is also subject to pay Sustainable Development Fee 90 days 90 days 90 days 30 days May Apply online 30 days US permanent residents (Green card) holders can enter visa free 30 days Visa on arrival at Sal, Boa Vista, São Vicente or Santiago international airports. Requirement to register online 5 days before arrival Also pay the airport security fee of CVE 3400 either online or on arrival. 90 days 90 days 45 days 7 days 30 days 90 days 90 days 31 days 6 months 30 days 90 days 30 days Conditions apply. 90 days 30 days up to 90 dayseVisa holders must arrive via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport 120 days Gabon e-Visa 90 daysElectronic visa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport. 90 days 90 days 90 days Beginning on December 1, 2020, all travellers to Grenada will be required to complete an online application in order to receive a Pure Safe Travel Authorization Certificate to enter Grenada. 90 days 90 days 90 days 90 days 90 days 60 days 30 days Conditions apply. 30 days 90 days Eligible for an e-Visa if residing in one these countries : Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States. May apply online 3 months Kenya Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (eTA) 3 months Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) Applications can be submitted up to 90 days prior to travel and must be submitted at least 3 days in advance. eTA fee is USD 32.50. eTA is good for single entry, but visitors who leave Kenya to other EAC countries may re-enter provided that their eTA is still valid Proof of reservation at the hotel where visitors plan to stay is required (if staying with friends, an invitation letter is also acceptable). Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if coming from endemic countries. Can also be entered on an East Africa tourist visa issued by Rwanda or Uganda. 90 days Multiple-Entry Visa may be granted to who entered South Korea 4 or more times within the last 2 years, or 10 or more visits in total (one of those 10 visits should be within the last 2 years). May apply online e-Visa can be obtained for holders of a Residence Permit issued by a GCC member state under the following conditions:

To be 18 years old and over. The residence permit for a GCC state must be valid for at least another 3 months. To be accompanied by the sponsor of the residence permit if the sponsor is an individual. Does not apply to holders of a GCC Student Visa and Non-Skilled Worker Visa 30 days 90 days 30 days 30 days 90 days 30 days 30 days 30 days 90 days 30 days 90 days Visa is not required for Holders of a valid visa of Canada, US, UK or a Schengen State and Permanent residence of Canada, Chile, Colombia, Schengen State, Japan, UK, US Entry may be refused by immigration officials for individuals who were previously denied a US visa, even if holding a valid Mexican visa. 30 days 90 days90 days within any 180 day period 30 days 90 days May apply for an e-Visa if holding a valid visa or a residency document issued by one of the following countries: Schengen Area, Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States a residency document issued by Cyprus, Japan, United Arab Emirates. 30 days 90 days 90 days 90 days International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy not required. May transit without visa if transit is through Auckland Airport and for no longer than 24 hours, subject to meeting character requirements and obtaining an Electronic Travel Authority prior to departure. Holders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or Resident Return Visa may be granted a New Zealand Resident Visa on arrival permitting indefinite stay (pursuant to the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement), subject to meeting character requirements and obtaining an Electronic Travel Authority prior to departure. 90 days 90 days Visa is not required for stays upto 15 days if holding a valid multiple entry visa of Canada, the United States, United Kingdom, Schengen Area member state, or residence permit of Schengen Area member state. Online Visa eligible. 30 days 90 days eVisa, Papua New Guinea (PNG) Immigration and Citizenship Authority (ICA) 60 days 180 days 30 days 30 days 90 days90 days within one calendar year period 30 days 90 days 6 weeks 1 month 60 days Tourist visa on arrival for holders of a valid multiple entry visa from US, UK or Schengen area, under the condition that the multiple entry visa has been used at least once, proving that by showing the entry and exit stamps of the country of issuance. 30 days 3 months 30 days 30 days 45 days 30 days Obtainable online Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel 30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival. 30 days extendable to 6 months. The standard visitor visa allows a stay of 60 days within any 6-month period. Visa fees (for Standard visitor visa): SAARC - USD 35 Non SAARC - USD 75 e-Visa categories will be charged an additional USD 18.50 service fee. If transiting from any of the Sri Lankan airports, An e-Visa is exempted (2 day transit period). 90 days 30 days / 15 daysVisa on arrival from 14 April 2019. 30 days 15 days 31 days please refer to the website of MOFA -Turkey . 30 days 90 days 30 days 30 days May apply online. May apply also using 'Smart service'. and Crown dependencies Visa required since 19 July 2023. 30 days Open borders but de facto follows Italian visa policy. * Introduction of Electronic Visa System for Tourist and Business Travelers. Vietnam eVisa, Vietnam Immigration Department 90 days Visa free for 30 days when visiting Phú Quốc 90 days 90 days

Dependent, disputed, or restricted territories +Unrecognized or partially recognized regions Territory Conditions of access Notes 90 days Arrival by sea to Gaza Strip not allowed. Undefined visa regime in the Western Sahara controlled territory. 30 days for 30 US dollars, payable on arrival. Multiple entry visa to Russia and three day prior notification are required to enter South Ossetia. Registration required after 24h.

+Dependent and autonomous territories Territory Conditions of access Notes China 90 days Denmark France French West Indies Visa free for overseas departments of Guadeloupe and Martinique Visa required for overseas collectivities of Saint Barthélemy and Saint Martin 3 months Netherlands Caribbean Netherlands Includes Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba. New Zealand 31 days 30 days United Kingdom Protocols No. 3 and 10 to the Treaty of Accession 2003 , European Commission, 16 April 2003. Stays longer than 28 days per 12-month period require a permit.Control (entry, settlement and commercial enterprises) ordinance 1960, Sovereign Base Areas of Akrotiri and Dhekelia Gazette, consolidated version as of 3 May 2016. 3 months 3 months within any year period Special permit required. 14 days visa free and landing fee US$35 or tax of US$5 if not going ashore. Visitor's Pass granted on arrival valid for 4/10/21/60/90 days for 12/14/16/20/25 pound sterling. Permission to land required for 15/30 pounds sterling (yacht/ship passenger) for Tristan da Cunha Island or 20 pounds sterling for Gough Island, Inaccessible Island or Nightingale Islands. Pre-arrival permit from the Commissioner required (72 hours/1 month for 110/160 pounds sterling). Holders of a valid visa issued by Canada, United Kingdom or the USA do not required a visa for a maximum stay of 90 days. United States Antarctica and adjacent islands colspan="3"

Non-visa restrictions

See also Visa policy of Vanuatu Vanuatuan passport

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