Embassy
Embassy of the United States in Port Vila
Port Vila
Vanuatu visa requirements for American citizens
American citizens do not need a visa for Vanuatu. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 30 days.
Passport
USA
United States
Going to
VUT
Vanuatu
No visa needed
Just show your passport at the border.
- Visa
- Not required
- Max stay
- 30 days
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
Extendable up to 120 days.
What to do
Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it.
Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.
Note the maximum stay and count your days in Vanuatu.
Ways into Vanuatu
Tourist stays up to 120 days; visitor stays up to 30.
Visa on arrival For your passportTourist visa on arrivalPeople from listed countries can get a tourist visa when they arrive.
- Stay
- 120 days
- Fee
- Fee not clearly listed
- Entries
- Single
How to apply
- Check your passport country on the official list.
- Confirm eligibility if from Bahrain, Turkey, Monaco or Rwanda.
- Show your passport and travel documents when you arrive.
Documents required
- Passport valid 180 days beyond stay
- Return ticket or departure plans
- Proof of money or support
- Parent consent if under 18
- You cannot extend this visa or switch to another visa.
- Work and business are not allowed.
eVisaShort visit visaThis covers short holidays, family visits, meetings and conferences.
- Stay
- 30 days
- Fee
- VUV 7,420
- Entries
- Single
How to apply
- Apply while outside Vanuatu.
- Choose Visitor Visa on the official visa website.
- Upload your documents and pay.
- Get approval before travelling.
Documents required
- Application form
- Certified passport identity and used pages
- Departure booking within 30 days
- Proof of money or support
- Proof of plans to leave
- Child consent and care plans
- Translations into English, French or Bislama
- Passport photo
- Return ticket
- This is separate from the 120-day tourist visa.
- Paid work and running a business are not allowed.
Sources (24)Last updated 11 November 2026
- Department of Immigration and Passport Services
- Exempt and non-exempt nationality lists
- Tourist Visa conditions and checklist
- Tourist, transit, visitor and family visas
- Transit Visa
- Transit Visa application and checklist
- Visitor Visa application form
- Business Visa application form
- Student Visa checklist
- Work visa categories
- Investor visa categories
- Official eVisa application portal and visa descriptions
- Portal eligibility table; contains apparent test entries
- Official eVisa portal FAQ
- Vanuatu Tourism Office: Immigration and Visas
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and External Trade
- Foreign Affairs: Special Category Visa notice, 18 March 2024
- Vanuatu High Commission Australia: Visa forms
- Vanuatu High Commission Australia: Prescribed fees as of 22 November 2025
- Vanuatu High Commission Fiji: Immigration information and visa forms
- Government trade portal: Business visa entry validity
- Government trade portal: Residence property and income evidence
- Ministry of Internal Affairs: Online Visa Processing System, October 2024
- Ministry of Internal Affairs: 2025 half-year report mentioning business visa-on-arrival changes
Embassies for this trip
For lost passports and emergencies.
Coming from United States
- Plugs IAdapter needed
- MoneyVUV Vt
- Time+23h
- DrivingOn the rightSame as home
- LanguageBislamaSpoken at home too
- Emergency111 police112 ambulance
Planning your Vanuatu trip
Best time to go: July has lower humidity. July to December is the busiest period, while January to June is quieter and often discounted; cyclones can occur from December to March.
- Mount Yasur, TannaSee an active volcano that is known for being easy to reach.
- Siri Waterfall and Lake Letas, GauaThe waterfall is fed by Vanuatu's largest crater lake.
- Port Vila, EfateThe capital is the main starting point for visitors and has a wide choice of places to eat and drink.
- Banks IslandsVisit for sandy beaches and rugged scenery.
About Vanuatu
Vanuatu is a South Pacific republic of some eighty islands of volcanic origin, east of Australia.
- Capital
- Port Vila
- Money
- Vanuatu vatu (Vt)
- Languages
- Bislama, English, French
- Time zone
- UTC+11:00
- Cars drive on the
- right side
- Calling code
- +678
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Questions
Do american citizens need a visa for Vanuatu?
American citizens do not need a visa for Vanuatu. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 30 days.
How long can american citizens stay in Vanuatu?
Up to 30 days each visit with the no visa needed rule. Staying longer can mean a fine or a ban from coming back.
Do ni-vanuatu citizens need a visa for the United States?
Ni-Vanuatu citizens need a visa for the United States, from its embassy or consulate.
Do other Americas passports get easier entry to Vanuatu?
Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Barbados Belize, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Vanuatu are easier for american citizens?
Fiji, Solomon Islands, Kiribati, Palau Marshall Islands, and 3 more let american citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Vanuatu?
Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it. Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.
What money is used in Vanuatu?
Vanuatu vatu (Vt). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Vanuatu?
Bislama, English and French.
How strong is the United States passport?
It ranks #12 and reaches 150 destinations without applying ahead.
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