There are 95 Vanuatu visa free countries as of October 2025. A Vanuatu passport is the 99th strongest worldwide for global mobility, making it a strategic travel document for frequent travelers seeking a second passport.
These destinations allow Vanuatu citizens access without a regular visa, which includes visas on arrival, eVisas, and Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA). The entry requirements are gathered from verified official sources such as state-run websites.
Vanuatu Visa Free Countries
As of October 2025, Vanuatu passport holders can travel to 43 countries without a visa. Destinations that allow entry to Vanuatuans visa free options include European countries outside the European Union, such as Moldova; South American countries, such as Peru; African countries, such as Senegal; and Asian countries, such as Malaysia.
Though Vanuatuan passport holders do not have visa free access to the UK or Schengen Area countries, visa free access is permitted to British Overseas territories like Montserrat and the Cayman Islands, French territories like French Guiana and French Polynesia, and New Zealand territories like the Cook Islands and Niue.
| Country | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|
 Angola | 60 days |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 1 month |
| Bahamas | 3 months |
| Barbados | 3 months |
| Belarus | 30 days |
| Belize | 30 days |
 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 90 days in 180 days |
| Botswana | 3 months |
| Costa Rica | 30 days |
| Dominica | 6 months |
| Dominican Republic | 30 days |
| Ecuador | 90 days |
| El Salvador | 90 days |
| Eswatini | 30 days |
| Fiji | 4 months |
| Gambia | 90 days |
| Grenada | 3 months |
| Guatemala | 90 days |
| Haiti | 90 days |
| Honduras | 90 days |
| Hong Kong | 90 days |
| Jamaica | 3 months |
| Kiribati | 30 days |
| Malaysia | 30 days |
| Mauritius | 90 days |
| Federated States of Micronesia | 30 days |
| Moldova | 90 days in 180 days |
 Montenegro | 90 days in 180 days |
| Nicaragua | 90 days |
| Palestine | 30 days |
| Panama | 3 months |
| Peru | 180 days |
| Philippines | 30 days |
| Russia | 90 days |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | 30 days |
| Saint Lucia | 6 weeks |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 1 months |
| Singapore | 30 days |
| Tanzania | 3 months |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 90 days |
| Uganda | 3 months |
| Zambia | 90 days |
| Zimbabwe | 3 months |
Vanuatu Visa on Arrival Countries
As of October 2025, Vanuatu passport holders can access 31 countries by obtaining a visa on arrival. These countries do not require Vanuatuans to apply for a regular visa or eVisa and by issuing visas after arrival. Visa on arrival countries include Jordan, Sierra Leone, and Bolivia.
| Country | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|
 Armenia | 120 days |
| Bolivia | 90 days |
| Cambodia | 30 days |
| Cabo Verde | 90 days |
| Comoros | 45 days |
| Egypt | 30 days |
| Guinea-Bissau | 90 days |
| Iran | 30 days |
| Jordan | 3 months |
| Laos | 30 days |
| Macao | 30 days |
| Madagascar | 90 days |
| Malawi | 90 days |
| Maldives | 30 days |
| Marshall Islands | 30 days |
| Mauritania | 30 days |
| Mozambique | 30 days |
| Nauru | 90 days |
| Nepal | 90 days |
| Palau | 30 days |
| Rwanda | 30 days |
| Samoa | 60 days |
| Senegal | 90 days |
| Sierra Leone | 90 days |
| Solomon Islands | 90 days |
| Somalia | 30 days |
| Thailand | 15 days |
| Timor-Leste | 30 days |
| Togo | 7 days |
| Tonga | 30 days |
| Tuvalu | 30 days |
Vanuatu eVisa Countries
An electronic visa (eVisa or online visa) is a digital visa with a simplified process and fewer requirements than a regular visa. Vanuatu eVisa holders can show their eVisas upon entry in a digital form, QR code, or printout. As of October 2025, 14 countries grant Vanuatuan citizens an eVisa. Travelers can apply through official government eVisa portals like visa.nadra.gov.pk for Pakistan and evisa.gov.vn for Viet Nam.
| Country | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|
| Benin | 30 days |
| Burkina Faso | 90 days |
| Djibouti | 31 days |
| Equatorial Guinea | 90 days |
| Ethiopia | 90 days |
 Georgia | 90 days |
| India | 60 days |
| Kyrgyzstan | 90 days |
| Pakistan | 90 days |
| Papua New Guinea | 30 days |
| Sao Tome and Principe | 90 days |
 South Sudan | 90 days |
| Uzbekistan | 30 days |
| Viet Nam | 30 days |
Vanuatu eTA Countries
Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) is conditional approval to enter a country or territory without a visa. As of October 2025, four countries allow Vanuatu citizens entry with an eTA. Vanuatu passport holders can apply for pre-approval through official government eTA portals like eta.gov.lk for Sri Lanka and etakenya.go.ke/en for Kenya.
| Country | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|
| Israel | 90 days |
| Kenya | 3 months |
| Seychelles | 3 months |
| Sri Lanka | 30 days |
Vanuatu Visa Required Countries
As of October 2025, 105 countries require Vanuatuan passport holders to apply for a visa, generally demanding Vanuatu citizens submit visa applications and documents for review and attend a visa interview at an embassy or consulate. Popular destinations with visa requirements for Vanuatu citizens include the UK, European Union countries, Canada, Australia, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States.
| Country |
|---|
| Afghanistan |
| Albania |
| Algeria |
| Andorra |
| Argentina |
| Australia |
| Austria |
| Azerbaijan |
| Bahrain |
| Bangladesh |
| Belgium |
| Bhutan |
| Brazil |
| Brunei Darussalam |
| Bulgaria |
| Burundi |
| Cameroon |
| Canada |
| Central African Republic |
| Chad |
| Chile |
| China |
| Colombia |
| Congo |
| Côte d'Ivoire |
| Croatia |
| Cuba |
| Cyprus |
| Czechia |
| Democrative Republic of Congo |
| Denmark |
| Eritrea |
| Estonia |
| Finland |
| France |
| Gabon |
| Germany |
| Ghana |
| Greece |
| Guinea |
| Guyana |
| Hungary |
| Iceland |
| Indonesia |
| Iraq |
| Ireland |
| Italy |
| Japan |
| Kazakhstan |
| Kuwait |
| Latvia |
| Lebanon |
 Lesotho |
| Liberia |
| Libya |
| Liechtenstein |
| Lithuania |
| Luxembourg |
| Mali |
| Malta |
| Mexico |
| Monaco |
| Mongolia |
| Morocco |
 Myanmar |
| Namibia |
| Netherlands |
| New Zealand |
| Niger |
| Nigeria |
| South Korea |
| North Macedonia |
| Norway |
| Oman |
| Paraguay |
| Poland |
| Portugal |
| Qatar |
| Romania |
| San Marino |
| Saudi Arabia |
| Serbia |
| Slovakia |
| Slovenia |
| South Africa |
| Spain |
| Sudan |
| South Sudan |
| Suriname |
| Sweden |
| Switzerland |
| Syria |
| Taiwan, Province of China |
| Tajikistan |
| Tunisia |
| Turkmenistan |
| Turkey |
| Ukraine |
| United Arab Emirates |
| United Kingdom |
| United States |
| Uruguay |
| Holy See (Vatican City State) |
| Venezuela |
| Yemen |
Vanuatu Passport Ranking
Based on an analysis of power rankings indexes from the Global Passport Index, Vanuatu’s passport strength falls in the middle for global mobility. Vanuatuan citizens can visit 95 countries without a regular visa. Though it doesn’t rank among the top countries in the Global Residency and Citizenship by Investment Index for mobility, it remains a strategic second passport for investors with weak passports.
Mobility statistics
| Statistics | Score |
|---|---|
| Mobility Score | 95 |
| Visa Free | 45 |
| Visa on Arrival | 31 |
| eVisa | 15 |
| eTA | 3 |
| Visa Required | 103 |
| Passport Power Rank | 76th |
| World Reach | 52 percent |
Popular Visa Free Countries for Vanuatu Citizens
Vanuatuan passport holders enjoy visa on arrival, visa free, and eVisa access to 95 destinations. The visa free countries list for Vanuatu citizens includes countries across all continents.
Americas
Most countries in the Americas allow visa free travel for Vanuatu passport holders, including Antigua and Barbuda, St Vincent and the Grenadines, El Salvador, and Grenada.
Oceania
While New Zealand requires Vanuatuan citizens to apply for regular visas, they can travel to several New Zealand territories visa free, including the Cook Islands and Niue, as well as Papua New Guinea and Pacific Islands like the Marshall Islands, Fiji, Samoa, and the Solomon Islands.
Africa
The list of visa free countries for Vanuatu passport holders includes African countries like Angola, Benin, Cape Verde, and Gambia.
Europe
Several Eastern European countries, including Bosnia and Herzegovina, Moldova, Montenegro, and Russia allow Vanuatu citizens to travel visa free.
Asia
Vanuatuan visa free Asian countries include Singapore, Israel, Hong Kong, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.
Visa-required countries
The entry conditions for Vanuatu passport holders to Canada include applying for a visitor visa (temporary resident visa) at a Canadian Embassy. The United Kingdom, Japan, the United States, and Schengen Area countries like France, Germany, and Portugal are other countries that require Vanuatu citizens to apply for a visa.
Obtain a Vanuatu Passport
Foreign nationals and their family members can obtain Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment for enhanced visa free travel with the country’s Golden Passport. Applicants can invest in the country’s economy through the following options.
- Contributing $130,000 to the Development Support Program (DSP)
- Purchasing approved Vanuatu real estate worth at least $200,000
- Contributing $165,000 to the Capital Investment Immigration Plan (CIIP)
The CIIP option offers the lowest Vanuatu passport cost by refunding $50,000 of the initial investment after four years. Investors must apply through an Authorized Agent or a licensed Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment lawyer to obtain second citizenship.
How can Vanuatu passport holders travel without a visa?
Vanuatu passport holders can travel to visa free countries without a prior visa, with a visa on arrival (VOA), with electronic travel authorization (eTA), or with an electronic visa (eVisa). The specific visa requirements and restrictions may vary depending on the destination country.
- Visa free: Visa free countries allow entry without a prior visa.
- Visa on arrival: Visa on arrival countries issue a visa at the port of entry without prior approval.
- Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA): Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) countries issue pre-authorization to qualified passport holders.
- Electronic visa: Electronic visa (eVisa) countries allow qualified passport holders to apply for digital visas.
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