VanuatuEntry and visas

Vanuatu entry rules

Citizens of Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, Azerbaijan, Israel, the EU, the UK, the US, Canada, Serbia and Australia do not need to arrange a visa for Vanuatu in advance: the stay is up to 120 days. Citizens of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Armenia, Georgia, Moldova and Türkiye apply for an e-visa online in advance.

Checked against official sources on 9 October 2026.

Entry rules by passport

For a tourist trip. Checked on 9 October 2026 against the official sources listed below the table.

Passport	Entry	Stay	Conditions
Russia	Visa-free	120 days	A free tourist visa is granted on arrival for up to 120 days; it cannot be extended and an onward ticket is required.Source: Vanuatu Immigration
Belarus	Visa-free	120 days	A free tourist visa is granted on arrival for up to 120 days; it cannot be extended and an onward ticket is required.Source: Vanuatu Immigration
Ukraine	Visa-free	120 days	A free tourist visa is granted on arrival for up to 120 days; it cannot be extended and an onward ticket is required.Source: Vanuatu Immigration
Kazakhstan	e-Visa	120 days	The tourist visa must be pre-approved, applied for online (evisa.gov.vu); fee VUV 5,150 (≈ $43); up to 120 days.Source: Vanuatu Immigration
Uzbekistan	e-Visa	120 days	The tourist visa must be pre-approved, applied for online (evisa.gov.vu); fee VUV 5,150 (≈ $43); up to 120 days.Source: Vanuatu Immigration
Kyrgyzstan	e-Visa	120 days	Not on either the exempt or the visa list; by default a pre-approved visa (online) is needed, fee VUV 5,150 (≈ $43).Source: Vanuatu Immigration
Tajikistan	e-Visa	120 days	The tourist visa must be pre-approved, applied for online (evisa.gov.vu); fee VUV 5,150 (≈ $43); up to 120 days.Source: Vanuatu Immigration
Turkmenistan	e-Visa	120 days	The tourist visa must be pre-approved, applied for online (evisa.gov.vu); fee VUV 5,150 (≈ $43); up to 120 days.Source: Vanuatu Immigration
Armenia	e-Visa	120 days	The tourist visa must be pre-approved, applied for online (evisa.gov.vu); fee VUV 5,150 (≈ $43); up to 120 days.Source: Vanuatu Immigration
Azerbaijan	Visa-free	120 days	A free tourist visa is granted on arrival for up to 120 days; it cannot be extended and an onward ticket is required.Source: Vanuatu Immigration
Georgia	e-Visa	120 days	The tourist visa must be pre-approved, applied for online (evisa.gov.vu); fee VUV 5,150 (≈ $43); up to 120 days.Source: Vanuatu Immigration
Moldova	e-Visa	120 days	Not on either the exempt or the visa list; by default a pre-approved visa (online) is needed, fee VUV 5,150 (≈ $43).Source: Vanuatu Immigration
Israel	Visa-free	120 days	A free tourist visa is granted on arrival for up to 120 days; it cannot be extended and an onward ticket is required.Source: Vanuatu Immigration
EU countries	Visa-free	120 days	All 27 EU countries are visa-exempt: a free tourist visa is granted on arrival for up to 120 days; no extension.Source: Vanuatu Immigration
United Kingdom	Visa-free	120 days	A free tourist visa is granted on arrival for up to 120 days; it cannot be extended and an onward ticket is required.Source: Vanuatu Immigration
United States	Visa-free	120 days	A free tourist visa is granted on arrival for up to 120 days; it cannot be extended and an onward ticket is required.Source: Vanuatu Immigration
Canada	Visa-free	120 days	A free tourist visa is granted on arrival for up to 120 days; it cannot be extended and an onward ticket is required.Source: Vanuatu Immigration
Turkey	e-Visa	120 days	Turkey appears on both the exempt and the visa list; until the Immigration Service clarifies, applying in advance is safer.Source: Vanuatu Immigration
Serbia	Visa-free	120 days	A free tourist visa is granted on arrival for up to 120 days; it cannot be extended and an onward ticket is required.Source: Vanuatu Immigration
Australia	Visa-free	120 days	A free tourist visa is granted on arrival for up to 120 days; it cannot be extended and an onward ticket is required.Source: Vanuatu Immigration

RussiaVisa-free
120 days. A free tourist visa is granted on arrival for up to 120 days; it cannot be extended and an onward ticket is required.
Source: Vanuatu Immigration
BelarusVisa-free
120 days. A free tourist visa is granted on arrival for up to 120 days; it cannot be extended and an onward ticket is required.
Source: Vanuatu Immigration
UkraineVisa-free
120 days. A free tourist visa is granted on arrival for up to 120 days; it cannot be extended and an onward ticket is required.
Source: Vanuatu Immigration
Kazakhstane-Visa
120 days. The tourist visa must be pre-approved, applied for online (evisa.gov.vu); fee VUV 5,150 (≈ $43); up to 120 days.
Source: Vanuatu Immigration
Uzbekistane-Visa
120 days. The tourist visa must be pre-approved, applied for online (evisa.gov.vu); fee VUV 5,150 (≈ $43); up to 120 days.
Source: Vanuatu Immigration
Kyrgyzstane-Visa
120 days. Not on either the exempt or the visa list; by default a pre-approved visa (online) is needed, fee VUV 5,150 (≈ $43).
Source: Vanuatu Immigration
Tajikistane-Visa
120 days. The tourist visa must be pre-approved, applied for online (evisa.gov.vu); fee VUV 5,150 (≈ $43); up to 120 days.
Source: Vanuatu Immigration
Turkmenistane-Visa
120 days. The tourist visa must be pre-approved, applied for online (evisa.gov.vu); fee VUV 5,150 (≈ $43); up to 120 days.
Source: Vanuatu Immigration
Armeniae-Visa
120 days. The tourist visa must be pre-approved, applied for online (evisa.gov.vu); fee VUV 5,150 (≈ $43); up to 120 days.
Source: Vanuatu Immigration
AzerbaijanVisa-free
120 days. A free tourist visa is granted on arrival for up to 120 days; it cannot be extended and an onward ticket is required.
Source: Vanuatu Immigration
Georgiae-Visa
120 days. The tourist visa must be pre-approved, applied for online (evisa.gov.vu); fee VUV 5,150 (≈ $43); up to 120 days.
Source: Vanuatu Immigration
Moldovae-Visa
120 days. Not on either the exempt or the visa list; by default a pre-approved visa (online) is needed, fee VUV 5,150 (≈ $43).
Source: Vanuatu Immigration
IsraelVisa-free
120 days. A free tourist visa is granted on arrival for up to 120 days; it cannot be extended and an onward ticket is required.
Source: Vanuatu Immigration
EU countriesVisa-free
120 days. All 27 EU countries are visa-exempt: a free tourist visa is granted on arrival for up to 120 days; no extension.
Source: Vanuatu Immigration
United KingdomVisa-free
120 days. A free tourist visa is granted on arrival for up to 120 days; it cannot be extended and an onward ticket is required.
Source: Vanuatu Immigration
United StatesVisa-free
120 days. A free tourist visa is granted on arrival for up to 120 days; it cannot be extended and an onward ticket is required.
Source: Vanuatu Immigration
CanadaVisa-free
120 days. A free tourist visa is granted on arrival for up to 120 days; it cannot be extended and an onward ticket is required.
Source: Vanuatu Immigration
Turkeye-Visa
120 days. Turkey appears on both the exempt and the visa list; until the Immigration Service clarifies, applying in advance is safer.
Source: Vanuatu Immigration
SerbiaVisa-free
120 days. A free tourist visa is granted on arrival for up to 120 days; it cannot be extended and an onward ticket is required.
Source: Vanuatu Immigration
AustraliaVisa-free
120 days. A free tourist visa is granted on arrival for up to 120 days; it cannot be extended and an onward ticket is required.
Source: Vanuatu Immigration

Sources: Vanuatu Immigration Service — visa-exempt and visa-required countries

What is checked at the border

A return ticket or confirmed onward travel to another country.
Money to support yourself and any dependants for the whole trip; no amount is set for the tourist visa.
The purpose must be tourism, leaving within 120 days; no work or business.
Under-18s need written consent from parents or legal guardians.

How to extend your stay

The tourist visa cannot be extended: you must leave before the 120 days run out. Changing status in-country is not allowed either.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa for Vanuatu?

Citizens of Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, Azerbaijan, Israel, the EU, the UK, the US, Canada, Serbia and Australia enter without a visa. Citizens of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Armenia, Georgia, Moldova and Türkiye apply for an e-visa in advance.

How long can I stay in Vanuatu without a visa?

120 days for citizens of Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, Azerbaijan, Israel, the EU, the UK, the US, Canada, Serbia and Australia.

Can the stay be extended?

The tourist visa cannot be extended: you must leave before the 120 days run out. Changing status in-country is not allowed either.

What is checked on entry to Vanuatu?

A return ticket or confirmed onward travel to another country. Money to support yourself and any dependants for the whole trip; no amount is set for the tourist visa. The purpose must be tourism, leaving within 120 days; no work or business. Under-18s need written consent from parents or legal guardians.

How can I stay in Vanuatu longer?

A visa-free stay does not give the right to live in the country. A longer stay needs a long-term visa or a residence permit: employee residence visa (job with a Vanuatu business for at least 12 months), self-funded resident visa — suits retirees (certified income), foreign investor residence visa (VIPA certificate), leasehold holder residence visa, partner residence visa for spouses or partners of Vanuatu citizens, student visa (up to one year, for the length of the course).

Sources

Vanuatu Immigration Service — tourist visa: stay, conditions, fee

Checked on 9 October 2026. Entry rules change: check them on the consulate website before you travel.