Vanuatu Passport Visa-Free Countries 2026

Where a Vanuatu passport gets you in 2026

Breakdown of all 249 destinations by entry type. By this list, around 82 destinations are reachable without a visa arranged in advance; the Henley Passport Index puts Vanuatu at ~88 (rank 50th worldwide).

Visa-free On arrival eTA eVisa Visa required No data Vanuatu

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Visa-free

53

Visa on arrival

24

eTA / ESTA

5

eVisa

47

Visa required

119

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For informational purposes only — not legal or immigration advice. Visa policies change frequently and without notice. Always verify requirements with the destination country’s official consulate, embassy or immigration authority before travel. Last verified 25 June 2026.

What changed in 2026

The Vanuatu passport lost two premium destinations. Here is what happened — sourced to official announcements.

🇪🇺 EU / Schengen — visa now required

The EU fully suspended its visa-waiver agreement with Vanuatu over its citizenship-by-investment scheme. Visa-free travel ended 4 February 2023; on 12 December 2024 the Council formally moved Vanuatu to the visa-required list — see the full Schengen entry requirements. EU Council ›

🇬🇧 United Kingdom — visa now required

The UK withdrew visa-free access for Vanuatu citizens, citing the speed and scale of its investor-citizenship programme. A UK visit visa is now required before travel.

✅ Still visa-free

Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia remain visa-free, alongside Russia, Belarus and many Caribbean and Pacific nations. Use the filter above to see the full visa-free list.

Vanuatu passport entry requirements by destination

Detailed, source-checked guides for the destinations Vanuatu passport holders ask about most — what you need, how long you can stay and how to apply.

Where you now need a visa

After the EU and UK changes, these premium destinations require a visa arranged in advance: the Schengen Area, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, Japan, South Korea and China.

Visa-free islands & beaches

Sun-and-sea destinations you can enter without a visa: the Maldives, Mauritius, the Seychelles, Fiji, the Bahamas, Jamaica, Barbados and Samoa.

Asia & business hubs

Visa-free entry across Asia: Hong Kong , Singapore and Malaysia ; visa on arrival or eVisa: Thailand , Macau , Sri Lanka , Nepal and India ; a visa arranged in advance: Indonesia .

Africa, Gulf & nearby

Other frequently-checked routes: the UAE, Bahrain, Jordan, Kenya, Tanzania, Russia, Belarus and Türkiye.

Weighing the passport itself? Compare the fastest citizenship-by-investment programmes, see where the document sits in our Vanuatu passport ranking, and read whether a Vanuatu passport is still worth it in 2026.

Frequently asked questions

How many countries can I visit visa-free with a Vanuatu passport in 2026?

A Vanuatu passport gives access to about 88 destinations without arranging a visa in advance — visa-free, with a visa on arrival or with an electronic travel authorisation (eTA). A number of other destinations offer an eVisa applied for online. Sources such as the Henley Passport Index count territories slightly differently, so check the table above and the destination’s official rules before travel.

Can I still travel to the Schengen Area and the EU visa-free with a Vanuatu passport?

No. The European Union fully suspended its visa-waiver agreement with Vanuatu — visa-free travel ended on 4 February 2023, and from 3 February 2025 Vanuatu was formally moved to the visa-required list (Regulation (EU) 2025/11). Vanuatu citizens now need a Schengen visa to enter the EU.

Do I need a visa for the United Kingdom with a Vanuatu passport?

Yes. The United Kingdom withdrew visa-free access for Vanuatu citizens, so a UK visit visa is now required before travel.

Which strong destinations are still visa-free for Vanuatu citizens?

Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia remain visa-free, as do Russia and Belarus, plus many Caribbean and Pacific nations. See the full table above, filtered by “Visa-Free”.

Is this visa list official?

This list is compiled from public entry-policy data and cross-checked against official sources (EU Council, national immigration authorities) for the high-traffic destinations. It is informational only — always confirm with the destination’s embassy before travel. Last verified 25 June 2026.

Does buying Vanuatu citizenship still make sense after the EU and UK changes?

For many applicants, yes — Vanuatu remains comparatively quick (usually 2–4 months, without guarantee) and affordable, with visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to about 88 destinations, no personal income tax in Vanuatu (your tax position depends on tax residency, not the passport) and no residency requirement. Whether it fits your travel goals depends on your priorities; an independent adviser can help.

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Vanuatu Passport Visa-Free Countries (2026)