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Vanuatu passport visa requirements 2026

Where a Vanuatu passport gets you in visa-free, with a visa on arrival, with an eVisa, or only with a visa arranged in advance.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

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48Visa-free
40eVisa
32Visa on arrival
78Visa required

Vanuatu passport at a glance

With a Vanuatu passport you can enter 48 destinations visa-free and 32 with a visa on arrival, so 80 of the 198 destinations we track need no paperwork before you fly. Another 40 issue an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation online, and 78 require a visa from an embassy or consulate before travel.

Open the visa map for Vanuatu

Do Vanuatu passport holders need a visa for popular destinations?

DestinationEntry rule for Vanuatu passports
United States of AmericaVisa required
United KingdomVisa required
Schengen Area (Germany, France, Italy…)Visa required
CanadaVisa required
AustraliaeVisa
JapanVisa required
ChinaVisa required
United Arab EmirateseVisa
TurkeyVisa required
ThailandVisa on arrival
IndiaeVisa
South AfricaVisa required

Access by region

Number of destinations in each category for Vanuatu passport holders.

RegionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa12131613
Asia6111915
Europe60138
North America19013
Oceania3721
South America2118

Longest visa-free stays

Where Vanuatu passport holders can stay the longest without a visa:

Full list of destinations

Visa-free 48
eVisa 40
Visa on arrival 32
Visa required 78

Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Vanuatu passport holders visit without a visa?

Vanuatu passport holders can visit 48 destinations visa-free, including Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Tanzania, Rwanda, Mauritius and others. Adding the 32 destinations that offer a visa on arrival, 80 destinations need no visa arranged in advance.

Which countries offer visa on arrival to Vanuatu passport holders?

32 destinations offer a visa on arrival to Vanuatu passport holders, including Thailand, Egypt, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Jordan, Senegal, Ghana and others. Fees, onward-ticket and proof-of-funds requirements still apply at the border.

Where can Vanuatu passport holders travel with an eVisa?

40 destinations let Vanuatu passport holders apply online for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation, including United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, South Korea, Kenya, Georgia, Armenia, Vietnam, Qatar and others.

Do Vanuatu passport holders need a visa for Europe's Schengen Area?

Vanuatu passport holders need a visa issued before travel in the Schengen Area, which covers 29 European countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Hungary. One Schengen visa or visa-free stay covers all member states, limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Do Vanuatu passport holders need a visa for the United States?

Vanuatu passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United States, according to our data.

Do Vanuatu passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Vanuatu passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United Kingdom, according to our data.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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