Vanuatu Visa 2026: Entry Requirements, Safety & Travel Info

Information

Capital

Port Vila

Population

343,320

Currency

Vatu (VUV VT)

Languages

Bislama, Anglais, Français

Continent

Oceania

Calling code

+678

Timezone

Pacific/Efate

Area

12,189 km²

Government

Parliamentary republic

National day

30 July - Independence Day

Internet domain

.vu

About

Vanuatu is an archipelago of 83 islands in the South Pacific. Formerly a Franco-British colony, it gained independence in 1980. The country is vulnerable to cyclones and climate change.

Safety

Risk level :Overall risk level low to moderate for tourists.

Risk areas

Port Vila - Minor crimeRemote islands - Natural risks (cyclones)

Crime(low)

Avoid wearing visible valuables
Do not walk alone at night

Terrorism(low)

Negligible risk, stay vigilant

Transport

Drive carefully, prefer official transportation

Natural risks(High (cyclones, volcanoes, earthquakes))

Follow weather alerts, have an evacuation plan

Health(Limited healthcare system)

Recommended vaccines: hepatitis A/B, typhoid, yellow fever
Comprehensive travel insurance required

Practical tips

Register your trip with your government
Have sufficient funds
Respect local customs

French Embassy in Vanuatu Vanuatu Tourism Office

Cost of living

Accommodation

Studio city center400

1-bedroom apartment in the city center600

1-bedroom apartment in the suburb450

3-bedroom apartment in the city center1200

3-bedroom apartment in the suburb900

Food

Inexpensive restaurant meal8

Meal for 2 at a mid-range restaurant40

McDonald's menu9

Local beer (0.5L)3

Cappuccino3.5

Water (1.5L)1.5

Bread (500g)2

Milk (1L)2.5

Eggs (12)4

Chicken (1kg)8

Apples (1kg)4

Bananas (1kg)2

Transport

Public transport ticket1.5

Monthly transport subscription30

Taxi ride (start)2

Taxi (1km)1.5

Gasoline (1L)1.8

Leisure

Fitness membership (monthly)40

Tennis court (1h weekend)15

Cinema8

Theater20

Health

General practitioner consultation30

Dentist consultation50

Antibiotic medications15

Cold medications (6 days)10

Others

High-speed internet (60 Mbps+)80

Mobile plan (calls + 10GB)30

Public services for 85m² apartment100

Jeans (Levis 501 or similar)60

Nike sports shoes80

International primary school (monthly)800

Practical information

Electricity

Voltage220V, 240V

Frequency50Hz

Plug typesType I

Emergency numbers

Police1321

Ambulance115

Fire department1322

Practical information

Driving side

Right

Tap water

unsafe

Tipping

Not obligatory, service often included