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Do India citizens need a visa for Vanuatu? For tourism travel, the current rule is visa on arrival, with a permitted stay of up to 30 days per visit. This tourism rule was last checked against an official government source — Government of the Republic of Vanuatu (Immigration Services), on 2026-08-29. It applies to India passport holders, but the exact conditions granted on the day can still differ, so keep the requirements below — and the official source in the sidebar — handy when you plan your trip.
A visa on arrival means the visa is issued when you reach the destination, usually at the arrival counter. Carry the required documents and fees, expect a short queue, and remember that entry is still granted at the officer’s discretion.
Before you travel — tourism checklist
- Apply for (and receive) your visaYou need a visa for this route — book travel only after you receive the decision.
- Passport valid and checkedPassport valid for at least 6 months
- Return or onward ticket bookedBorder control can ask to see proof of your return or onward travel.
- Supporting documents preparedFunds, itinerary and ties-to-home evidence are listed under the evidence sections on this page.
Every item is derived from the verified requirements on this page — tick them off before you go.
Entry requirements · Tourism travel
Passport requirements
- Passport valid for at least 6 months
How to apply
- Citizens of most countries receive a visitor permit on arrival
- The visa waiver / visa on arrival policy applies to tourism visits
Required documents
- Valid passport
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of funds
Financial evidence
- Proof of sufficient funds for the stay
Accommodation or invitation evidence
If applicable- Confirmed accommodation (may be requested)
Conditions & restrictions
- Visitor permit on arrival is normally valid for up to 30 days
India citizens travelling to Vanuatu for tourism: visa on arrival up to 30 days. Based on the official Vanuatu visa and entry information reviewed.
Planning your trip to Vanuatu
Practical notes about Vanuatu — checked as part of this page for tourism travellers.
The Volcano of the Yasur and the Fires of the Tanna
The volcano of the Yasur, the magnificent constantly active cone that stands on the south-eastern coast of the island of the Tanna, is the great natural attraction of the country, an accessible living volcano where the visitors climb to the rim of the crater and stand awed as the explosions of the molten rock roar and throw their fire into the night sky. The mountain, sacred to the people of the Tanna, vents its tremendous red-lit booms every few minutes, and the spectacle of the eruptions, ringed by the flashing orange and the drifting showers of the lava bombs, is one of the greatest active-volcano experiences available anywhere on earth. The track up the black volcanic ash of the mountain, and the villages of the Tanna that guard its approach, give the deep fire of the islands their unforgettable nightly performance.
The Capital of the Port Vila and the Harbour of the Efate
The capital of the Port Vila, the friendly, pretty town that curves around its superb natural harbour on the south-west coast of the island of the Efate, is the charming heart of the modern country, a waterfront city of the small markets, the artisan shops and the wooden cafés that anchors the tourism and the government of the nation. The markets of the town with their tropical fruit and their woven baskets, the cultural centre of the country with its story of the custom and the land, and the harbour cruises and the island excursions of the bay provide the essential visits of the capital. The hideaway beaches of the coast, the lazing ships of the marina and the French and the English flavors of the town give the gentle, ebullient introduction to the archipelago.
The Diving of the Million Dollar Point and the Blue Holes of the Islands
The waters of the island of Efate and its neighbours hide two great underwater wonders, the wreck of the Million Dollar Point, where the American wartime equipment was dumped wholesale at the end of the war and now forms an extraordinary artificial reef of the trucks and the machinery, and the famous blue holes of the islands, the deep freshwater springs that colour the mangrove channels with their astonishing azure and their resident turtles. The diving and the snorkelling of the coast, with the coral gardens, the rays and the small sharks of the passages, and the boat trips to the offshore wrecks and the reefs of the harbour, give the underwater riches of the islands. The blue holes of the north of the island of Espiritu Santo, the white sandy basins ringed by the forest, are among the most beautiful swimming places of the entire Pacific.
The Custom of the Nimangki and the Villages of the Tradition
The islands of the Vanuatu, and above all the great northern island of the Pentecost, preserve some of the most intact customary cultures of the Pacific, the world of the Nimangki, the graded societies and the totems that structure the deep social and spiritual life of the villages. The famous land divers of the Pentecost, the extraordinary ritual of the early vines in which the young men of the villages leap from the tall wooden towers with the vines tied to their ankles, is the most spectacular survival of the ancient Pacific ritual, and the custom villages of the archipelago, with their chiefs, their kava and their sacred dances, welcome the visitor into the living tradition. The carvers of the islands, the drums and the slit gongs of the villages, and the practice of the sand drawing of the north, hold the richest indigenous culture of the contemporary south Pacific.
Common questions
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Vanuatu?+
Visa on arrival. Permitted stay: up to 30 days.
What documents do I need to enter Vanuatu?+
Valid passport. Return or onward ticket. Proof of funds.
What passport validity is required to enter Vanuatu?+
Passport valid for at least 6 months.
Are there any restrictions for entering Vanuatu?+
Visitor permit on arrival is normally valid for up to 30 days
How long can Indian citizens stay in Vanuatu?+
The permitted stay for tourism travel is up to 30 days. The exact period granted depends on the entry decision at the border.
Where can I check the official Vanuatu visa and entry rules?+
This information was last verified on 2026-08-29 against an official government source: Government of the Republic of Vanuatu (Immigration Services) (https://immigration.gov.vu/).
Related resources
- Vanuatu travel guide →Cities, airports and practical travel info.
- Airports in Vanuatu →Codes, terminals and ground transport.
- India guide →Everything we cover for India.
- How we verify rules →Sources, review dates and our quality checks.
- All India routes →Entry requirements from India to every destination.
