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You do not need a visa for Vanuatu if you have a British Indian Ocean Territory passport

No visa needed

British Indian Ocean Territory citizens can enter Vanuatu without applying for a visa in advance. Check your passport validity and any onward-travel requirements before you fly.

Travelling to Vanuatu Visa-free

Frequently asked questions

No. British Indian Ocean Territory citizens can enter Vanuatu without applying for a visa in advance.

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What Vanuatu may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

  • Passport valid 6+ months beyond intended stay
  • Confirmed return or onward flight ticket
  • Proof of sufficient funds for your stay
  • Hotel booking or accommodation confirmation
  • Recent passport-sized photograph
  • Travel insurance strongly recommended

Entry requirements for British Indian Ocean Territory travellers

These rules apply specifically to British Indian Ocean Territory passport holders entering Vanuatu as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

  • Recommended

    Recommended proof of COVID-19 vaccination for Vanuatu

    Travelers are recommended to have proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Vanuatu.

    Last checked 2026-07-27
  • Recommended

    Recommended vaccinations for Vanuatu

    Travelers should consider: -Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B vaccines; -Typhoid vaccine for visits to smaller cities or rural areas; -Routine vaccines including Measles. Additional vaccine recommendations may apply. Consult your healthcare provider and check the source for details.

    CDC - Vanuatu Last checked 2026-07-27
  • Not required

    Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required

    Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Vanuatu.

    Last checked 2026-07-27

A look at Vanuatu

  • Pristine white sand beach on Espiritu Santo with crystal blue water and lush tropical vegetation
    Champagne Beach on Espiritu Santo — one of the world's most beautiful beaches
  • Port Vila waterfront with boats in harbor and green hills in background under blue sky
    Port Vila — Vanuatu's capital and main business hub
  • Tourists silhouetted against glowing lava at Mount Yasur volcano crater at night on Tanna Island
    Mount Yasur — one of the world's most accessible active volcanoes
  • Bauerfield International Airport terminal building in Port Vila with tropical gardens and arriving passengers
    Bauerfield International Airport — gateway to Vanuatu's islands

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