Vanuatu
Republic of Vanuatu · Melanesia
Vanuatu is an archipelago nation in the southwest Pacific Ocean. The archipelago more than 80 islands includes deserted sand beaches, remote beauty, tribal communities and world-class deep-sea diving.
Guide content adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Vanuatu". Source · CC BY-SA 4.0
Weather
Live26°C
Overcast · feels like 27°C
- 77%
- 21 km/h
- AQI 25
- MonOvercast24° / 26°
- TueOvercast24° / 26°
- WedOvercast24° / 26°
- ThuOvercast24° / 26°
Measured at the country centroid, not a specific city.
Money
LiveVanuatu vatu (VUV)
- $1 USD
- Vt119.2
- €1 EUR
- Vt136.9
Reference rates for 2026-08-08. Indicative — not the rate a bureau will give you.
What a trip to Vanuatu costs
Visas, flights, beds, food and everything in between, priced for your party and your dates. Every line shows its own arithmetic, so you can disagree with the parts you know better than we do.
Your trip
8 days on the ground
Estimated cost
$3,604
$1,802 per person · $225 per person per day
- $100
Visa & entry
$50 × 2 — typical tourist visa or eVisa fee
- $2,049
Flights
$1,024 return × 2 · 15,683 km
- $454
Accommodation
$65/night × 7 nights × 1 room · Standard
- $320
Food & drink
$20/person/day × 8 days × 2
- $128
Local transport
$8/person/day × 8 days × 2
- $20
SIM & internet
$10 per person, once × 2
- $224
Attractions
$14/person/day × 8 days × 2
- $43
Travel insurance
$3/person/day × 8 days × 2
- Subtotal
- $3,337
- Miscellaneous (8%)
- $267
- Total
- $3,604
Budget at a glance
Per day
$451
Per person
$1,802
Family of 4
$7,209
7 days
$3,604
14 days
$4,770
30 days
$7,435
The 7, 14 and 30-day figures re-price the whole trip at that length — flights and visas do not repeat, so a month is far from four times a week.
A planning estimate, not a quote — ground costs are modelled from a cost tier for Vanuatu, not scraped from live inventory. Your settings are saved to this device.
Entry requirements
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of Vanuatu’s current rules for the most common types of travel.
The authorities in Vanuatu set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Vanuatu Department of Immigration and Passport Services.
Passport validity requirements
To enter Vanuatu, your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 6 months after the date you arrive.
Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.
You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.
Dual nationals
When returning to the UK, British citizens must carry a valid British passport or certificate of entitlement. See Dual citizenship.
Visa requirements
Check with the Vanuatu Department of Immigration and Passport Services for details of whether you need a visa in advance of travel.
Vaccine requirements
For details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see TravelHealthPro’s Vanuatu guide.
Customs rules
There are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of Vanuatu. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.
Source: UK FCDO, published 2026-03-19 under the Open Government Licence.
Getting help
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) cannot provide tailored advice for individual trips. Read this travel advice and carry out your own research before deciding whether to travel.
If you are in Port Vila and need assistance from the UK government, call the British High Commission on (02)6270 6666.
Emergency services in Vanuatu
Ambulance: 115
Fire: 113
Police: 111 or 22222
Contact your travel provider and insurer
Contact your travel provider and your insurer if you are involved in a serious incident or emergency abroad. They will tell you if they can help and what you need to do.
Refunds and changes to travel
For refunds or changes to travel, contact your travel provider. You may also be able to make a claim through insurance. However, insurers usually require you to talk to your travel provider first.
Find out more about changing or cancelling travel plans, including:
- where to get advice if you are in a dispute with a provider
- how to access previous versions of travel advice to support a claim
Support from FCDO
FCDO has guidance on staying safe and what to do if you need help or support abroad, including:
- finding English-speaking lawyers in Vanuatu
- being arrested or imprisoned in Vanuatu
- getting help if you’re a victim of crime
- what to do if you’re in hospital
- if you’re affected by a crisis, such as a terrorist attack
Contacting FCDO
Help abroad
See how to get help from the UK government abroad including in an emergency.
Help in the UK
You can call FCDO in London if you need urgent help because something has happened to a friend or relative abroad.
Telephone: 020 7008 5000 (24 hours)
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