95 Vanuatu Visa Free Countries List for 2025

Vanuatu’s passport is the 99th strongest worldwide for global mobility, offering 95 Vanuatu visa free countries as of April 2025. It is 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 passport visa free countries
• Countries with visa requirements for Vanuatu citizens
• Popular Vanuatu passport visa free destinations

Vanuatu Visa Free Countries

As of April 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 April 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 April 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 April 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 April 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.

Afghanistan
Albania
Algeria
Andorra
Argentina
Australia
Austria
Azerbaijan
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Belgium
Bhutan
Brazil
Country
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 such as 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.

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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.

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 $150,000 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.

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Vanuatu Passport Visa Free Countries

How many countries can a Vanuatu passport holder enter without a visa?

There are 95 Vanuatu visa free countries as of April 2025, including Hong Kong, Singapore, China, and Russia.

Is a Canadian visa required for Vanuatu citizens?

Canada and Vanuatu do not have a visa waiver agreement, meaning Vanuatu nationals must possess the required visa to visit Canada.

Is Australia visa free for Vanuatu passport holders?

Vanuatu citizens must apply for a visa to visit Australia. Entry requirements include holding a Vanuatu passport valid for at least six months.

Do Vanuatu passport holders need a visa for the Schengen Area countries?

Schengen countries were a visa free destination for Vanuatu passport holders; however, the European Council decided to revoke Vanuatu visa free entry in December 2024.

Is Vanuatu visa free for Indian citizens?

Indian citizens have visa on arrival access to Vanuatu for up to 30 days.

Do Vanuatu passport holders need a visa to India?

Vanuatu citizens can travel visa free to India by submitting an online application for an eVisa.

Is Vanuatu visa free for Pakistani citizens?

Pakistani citizens can visit Vanuatu for 30 days visa free.

Can Vanuatu citizens enter South Korea without a visa?

South Korea is not on the Vanuatu visa free countries list, and travelers must have a valid visa to gain entry.

Is Vanuatu EU visa free?

The Vanuatu passport is not longer visa free to the European Union (EU) as the European Council opted to revoke visa free privileges for Vanuatuan passport holders in December 2024.

How many countries require visas for Vanuatu citizens?

As of April 2025, 103 countries require Vanuatu citizens to apply for a visa.

How many countries do Vanuatu citizens need to apply for an e-visa?

14 countries allow Vanuatu passport holders to apply for an eVisa as of April 2025.

How many provide a visa on arrival for Vanuatu passport holders?

As of April 2025, 31 countries make up the list of visa on arrival countries for Vanuatu citizens.

Do Vanuatu citizens need a visa to enter the USA?

To travel to the United States, Vanuatu citizens must apply for a B1 or B2 Visa at a relevant consulate.

Can Vanuatu passport holders travel to New Zealand without a visa?

Vanuatu citizens currently do not have visa free access to New Zealand; however, from 6 July 2025, they will be allowed entry without a visa through the New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) program.