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Visa-Free Countries for Vanuatu Passport Holders

Enjoy Global Mobility with Your Vanuatu Passport

Overview of the
Visa-Free Travel for Vanuatu Citizens

As a Vanuatu citizen, your passport provides visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to over 90 countries around the world. This global mobility benefit makes Vanuatu citizenship an attractive choice for business professionals, frequent travelers, and those who value the freedom to explore the world without the hassle of obtaining visas.

Here is a detailed list of visa-free and visa-on-arrival destinations for Vanuatu passport holders, categorized by region.

Highlights of
Visa-Free Travel for Vanuatu Citizens

Vanuatu citizens can travel visa-free or with visa-on-arrival to several African countries, providing access to unique cultural and business opportunities across the continent.

Visa-Free and Visa-on-Arrival Destinations:

  • Botswana: Visa-free for 90 days
  • Gambia: Visa-free for 90 days
  • Kenya: Visa-free for 90 days
  • Tanzania: Visa-free for 90 days
  • Madagascar: Visa on arrival or eVisa for 90 days
  • Uganda: Visa-free for 90 days
  • Zambia: Visa-free for 90 days

Notes: Other African countries may offer an eVisa or pre-visa on arrival option, including Ethiopia and Gabon.

While the Schengen Area and EU countries currently require visas for Vanuatu citizens, there are a few European destinations where Vanuatu passport holders can enjoy visa-free travel.

Visa-Free Destinations in Europe:

  • Kosovo: Visa-free for 90 days
  • Russia: Visa-free for 90 days

This provides valuable mobility in select European regions for both leisure and business travel.

The Asia-Pacific region is highly accessible for Vanuatu passport holders, with several countries offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival options.

Visa-Free and Visa-on-Arrival Destinations:

  • Hong Kong: Visa-free for 90 days
  • Israel: Visa-free for 90 days
  • Malaysia: Visa-free for 30 days
  • Singapore: Visa-free for 30 days
  • Philippines: Visa-free for 30 days
  • Maldives: Visa on arrival for 30 days
  • Armenia: eVisa for 120 days

eVisa options are also available for countries such as India, Vietnam, and Kazakhstan.

In the Oceania region, Vanuatu citizens can travel freely to many neighboring island nations, making it easy to explore the South Pacific.

Visa-Free and Visa-on-Arrival Destinations:

  • Fiji: Visa-free for 120 days
  • Kiribati: Visa-free for 120 days
  • Micronesia: Visa-free for 30 days
  • Samoa: Visa on arrival for 90 days
  • Tonga: Visa on arrival for 31 days
  • Tuvalu: Visa on arrival for 30 days

Australia and New Zealand: While these countries require visas, Australia offers an eVisa option for Vanuatu citizens.

The Americas offer a variety of visa-free and visa-on-arrival options for Vanuatu passport holders, especially in the Caribbean and Central America.

Visa-Free and Visa-on-Arrival Destinations:

  • Antigua and Barbuda: Visa-free for 180 days
  • Barbados: Visa-free for 180 days
  • Costa Rica: Visa-free for 90 days
  • Dominica: Visa-free for 180 days
  • Grenada: Visa-free for 90 days
  • Saint Kitts and Nevis: Visa-free for 90 days
  • Saint Lucia: Visa-free for 42 days

Other countries in the Americas, such as Panama, also offer visa-free entry for 90 days.

Currently, Vanuatu citizens need a visa to enter the Schengen Area and most EU countries, including popular destinations like France, Germany, and Italy. However, the Vanuatu government continues to negotiate potential visa waivers with the Schengen Area, aiming to expand the list of visa-free destinations in Europe.

Visa-Free and Visa-on-Arrival Destinations:

  • Fiji: Visa-free for 120 days
  • Kiribati: Visa-free for 120 days
  • Micronesia: Visa-free for 30 days
  • Samoa: Visa on arrival for 90 days
  • Tonga: Visa on arrival for 31 days
  • Tuvalu: Visa on arrival for 30 days

Australia and New Zealand: While these countries require visas, Australia offers an eVisa option for Vanuatu citizens.