Vanuatu visa types (29)
Official visa categories with requirements, documents and FAQs. Start from a passport-specific route above for entry rules.
Tourist Visa — Short-stay visa for tourism, leisure, or visiting family and friends in Vanuatu (up to 120 days, single entry).
Visitor Visa — Short-stay visa for visits of up to 30 days, including visiting friends or family, meetings, or conferences.
Ni-Vanuatu Decent Visa — 12-month multiple-entry visa for descendants of Vanuatu citizens and former Vanuatu citizens.
Transit Visa — Visa for transiting through Vanuatu's proclaimed area en route to another country.
Employment Visa — 12-month multiple-entry visa for non-citizens with a Vanuatu employment contract and work permit.
Short Term Employment Visa — 1 to 4 month multiple-entry visa for short-term skilled work not on Vanuatu's reserved occupation list.
Development Support Visa — Up to 5-year multiple-entry visa for government-agency or NGO development work in Vanuatu.
Specialist Skilled Visa — Single-entry visa for specialist skilled work of no more than two weeks in Vanuatu.
Religious Worker Visa — Up to 5-year multiple-entry visa for foreign nationals engaging in religious work or activity in Vanuatu.
Volunteer Visa — Up to 2-year multiple-entry visa for volunteer work supporting local communities in Vanuatu.
Student Visa — Multiple-entry visa for study at a secondary, tertiary, or technical institution in Vanuatu.
Social Exchange Visa — 12-month multiple-entry visa for community programmes, research, film/media, or student attachment.
Provisional Investor Visa — 1-year multiple-entry visa for prospective investors setting up a business in Vanuatu.
Business Investor Visa — 3-year multiple-entry visa for foreign investors holding VFIPA approval, VFSC registration, and a business licence.
Direct Investor Visa — 8-year multiple-entry visa for investors who deposit a bond into a nominated government bank account.
Permanent Investor Visa — Indefinite multiple-entry visa for foreign investors resident in Vanuatu for 10+ years maintaining their business.
Close Family Visa — 12-month multiple-entry visa for spouses and dependent children of Vanuatu citizens or qualifying residents.
Retiree Visa — 10-year multiple-entry visa for non-citizens aged 50+ retiring in Vanuatu.
Leasehold Holder Visa — 12-month multiple-entry visa for non-citizens holding qualifying leasehold property in Vanuatu.
Bridging Visa — Up to 3-month single-entry visa for holders of an expiring visa finalising departure documents.
Multipurpose Visa — 1-month single-entry visa for emergencies, seafarers, trafficking victims, court proceedings, or emergency response.
One Way Ticket Entry — 120-day single-entry permission for travellers arriving by air and departing Vanuatu by vessel.
Disaster Recovery Visa / Residency — 12-month multiple-entry visa for foreign nationals brought in to assist business recovery after a disaster.
Permanent Residency Visa — Up to 10-year multiple-entry permanent residency for qualifying applicants.
Business Visa — Short-stay business visa valid for up to 3 months (single or double entry).
Extended Visitors Visa — Extended stay visa for visitors requiring a longer stay in Vanuatu with evidence of reasons, funds, and support.
Interim Visa — Up to 4-month visa for work, research, or other short-term purposes in Vanuatu.
Residence Visa — Residence visa for foreigners residing in Vanuatu with a deposit of security and supporting documents.
Special Category Visa — Special category visa granted on the recommendation of a supporting authority.