Yes, a visa is required to travel from Vanuatu to United Arab Emirates.
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Do I need a visa for United Arab Emirates from Vanuatu?
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Citizens of Vanuatu need a visa to enter the United Arab Emirates. This e-Visa is applied for online, before departure, on the official ICP portal.
Vanuatu is not among the countries exempt from a UAE visa. A Ni-Vanuatu traveller must therefore obtain an electronic visa before flying to Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Sharjah. From this Pacific archipelago the whole process is handled online, with no passport lodged at an embassy.
Do you need a visa?
Yes. A Vanuatu citizen cannot enter the UAE without prior authorisation and must hold an e-Visa before travel. The passport must be valid for at least six months at the time of entry. Depending on the purpose of the stay (tourism, transit, short stay) the conditions change; the official source provides the applicable version.
How and where to apply
The application is made online through the ICP portal (icp.gov.ae) or the UAEICP app. As there is no UAE mission in Port Vila, the easiest route for a Ni-Vanuatu applicant is to have the request lodged by a sponsor in the Emirates: an airline, the hotel of stay, or a licensed agency/typing centre. Visa on arrival is sometimes offered at certain entry points for a few nationalities, but it should not be relied upon without first confirming eligibility.
Documents and fees
Prepare a Vanuatu passport valid for six months or more, a digital photo, a return ticket and proof of accommodation (hotel booking or host letter). Proof of funds may be requested. The fee varies with the visa category and duration; it is not fixed here and must be checked directly on the official ICP portal when applying.
Processing and tips
Time zones and distance make your margin valuable: start the process several working days before the flight. Keep the approved visa in both digital and paper form for boarding and immigration. Enter the name and passport number exactly as they appear on the Vanuatu travel document.
Common mistakes
Problems most often come from a passport whose validity falls below six months, an application made too close to departure, or a typing error in the name. Never exceed the authorised stay: the UAE penalises overstays with fines calculated per day.
Official sources
- ICP – Autorité fédérale de l'identité et de la citoyenneté (portail e-Visa)
- Portail officiel du gouvernement des Émirats arabes unis – Visas
- GDRFA Dubaï – Résidence et affaires des étrangers
Information verified on July 8, 2026.
Essential United Arab Emirates information
The United Arab Emirates presents a solid and prosperous economy with stable politics in a dynamic regional context. The country shows sustained economic growth around 4.8% in 2025 and 2026, driven by diversification of the non-hydrocarbon sector and expansion of digital and logistics services.
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Frequently asked questions
Do you need a visa to travel to United Arab Emirates from Vanuatu?▾
Yes, an e-visa (electronic visa) is required. It is applied for online before departure and allows a stay of 180 days.
How long can you stay in United Arab Emirates?▾
The tourist visa allows a stay of 180 days.
What other visa types exist for United Arab Emirates?▾
Depending on the purpose of stay, United Arab Emirates offers among others: Job Seeker / Exploration visa, Green Visa (5-year residency), Virtual Working Programme (digital nomad), Employment Residence visa (employer-sponsored), Student visa, Family Residence visa (dependant).
Data verified on 23/07/2026
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