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🇻🇺 Vanuatu for 🇸🇦 SA citizens
Visa-free entry
No visa required – you can enter without any prior authorization.
Maximum stay120 days
Visa validity120 days
EntryMultiple
Documents
Always required
Valid passport with at least 6 months remaining beyond the intended stay; bio-data page presented on arrival.
Vanuatu Immigration requires non-citizens to hold a passport valid for more than 6 months at the time of arrival. Airlines may deny boarding if passport validity is insufficient.
Confirmed return or onward ticket from Vanuatu within the authorised stay (typically within 120 days of arrival).
Immigration grant criteria require a return ticket or satisfactory means of onward travel for tourist visitors. Electronic tickets or booking confirmations are generally accepted if they clearly show itinerary and passenger name.
Evidence of sufficient funds to cover stay in Vanuatu (typically at least 60,000 VUV per month of stay) or financial support from family/friends in Vanuatu.
Examples include recent bank statements, credit card limits, or a sponsor’s financial guarantee. Tourist visa criteria specify approximately 60,000 VUV per month of stay or evidence of local support.
Recommended
Proof of accommodation in Vanuatu, such as hotel booking, resort confirmation, or local host address/contact details.
While not always checked for visa-exempt arrivals, confirmed accommodation or a local address is listed among entry requirements and may be requested on arrival. If staying with family or friends, immigration may request a local sponsor’s details or letter.
Parental or legal guardian consent letter and related undertakings for travellers under 18 years of age, when required.
Tourist visa criteria require written consent from parents or legal guardians if the applicant is under 18. Unaccompanied minors not on an organised tour may also need an undertaking from a Vanuatu citizen or valid visa holder to provide accommodation, food, and general welfare.
Travel tips
Quick local advice for smoother arrivals and day-to-day travel.
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In Vanuatu, do your money setup before you leave Port Vila (or Luganville): exchange/withdraw enough vatu upfront, especially if you’re heading to islands where exchange services may not exist. This one step prevents a lot of friction—many places outside main towns run on cash.
Last verified: 2025-12-05