🇱🇧→🇻🇺Lebanon→Vanuatu

For non-exempt nationals wishing to visit Vanuatu for tourism, family visits, or short-stay purposes. Employment, commercial, or business activities are not permitted.

• Available via evisa.gov.vu for nationalities not on the visa-exempt list.
• Extension is not allowed.
• Fee is 5,150 VUV.
• Must be approved before travelling to Vanuatu.

For visitors intending to stay in Vanuatu for up to 30 days. Requires proof of intent to depart and financial capacity.

• Fee 3,600 VUV.
• Requires completed Visitor Application Form, valid passport, return ticket, proof of funds.
• Also available via evisa.gov.vu (fee 7,420 VUV on that portal).
• 30-day stay limit evidenced by requirement to depart within 30 days.

Extension of a visitor's stay in Vanuatu for up to 4 months (from initial entry). For those who need to extend beyond their original visitor visa.

• Fee 6,000 VUV for a visa valid up to 4 months.
• Applied for in-country.
• Requires Extended Visa Application Form, valid passport, photographs, return ticket, evidence of reasons and funds.
• Governed by Immigration Act 2010 (Sections 42, 43, 46, 60) and Immigration Visa Regulation Order 2011.

For travellers passing through Vanuatu in transit to a third destination.

• Fee 1,800 VUV.
• Requires Transit Visa Application Form, valid passport, travel itinerary.
• Governed by Immigration Act 2010 (Sections 34-37, 75-76) and Immigration Visa Regulation Order 2011.

For foreign nationals visiting Vanuatu for business-related activities, including meetings, conferences, and employer-sponsored visits.

• Fee 20,000 VUV for single entry.
• Requires Business Visa Application Form, valid passport, photographs, letter from employer, letter of acceptance from employer, employer's business registration or license, proof of relationship (if family), and government cashier receipt.
• Governed by Immigration Act 2010 (Section 44) and Immigration Visa Regulation Order 2011.

A transitional visa for applicants awaiting a decision on a longer-stay visa or whose status is otherwise pending. Requires undertaking from a Vanuatu citizen.

• Fee 10,000 VUV.
• Applied for in-country.
• Requires Extended Visa Application Form, passport copy, photographs, return ticket, evidence of reasons, funds, and undertaking from a Vanuatu citizen.
• Governed by Immigration Act 2010 (Sections 27(a), 31(a)).

For foreign nationals enrolled in an educational institution in Vanuatu. Requires evidence of enrollment and medical examination.

• Fee 2,880 VUV (for applicants under 18; fees for adults not stated on portal page).
• Requires Student Visa Application Form, valid passport, evidence of enrollment, security deposit, evidence of funds, medical examination.
• Governed by Immigration Act 2010 (Sections 35(1), 37(a-e)).

For persons under acceptable sponsorship from an employer to undertake skilled work in Vanuatu for a period of more than two months. The applicant may include their spouse (married or de facto) and any children in the application.

• Fee 51,500 VUV.
• Valid 1 to 4 months, multiple entry.
• For employer-sponsored skilled work exceeding two months; spouse (married or de facto) and children may be included in the application.
• A separate Work Permit from the Department of Labour is also required to work legally in Vanuatu.
• Source: immigration.gov.vu/work/.

For persons under acceptable sponsorship from an employer to undertake specialist skills work in Vanuatu for not more than two weeks.

• Fee 30,900 VUV.
• Single entry.
• For employer-sponsored specialist skills work not exceeding two weeks.
• Requires terms of reference, a letter from the requesting Vanuatu-registered company, a valid passport, and a return ticket to country of origin.
• Source: immigration.gov.vu/specialist/.

For foreign nationals who do not fall under standard visa categories; for specific circumstances as defined by the immigration authority.

• Fee not specified on portal.
• Requires Special Category Visa Application Form, valid passport, photographs, certified birth certificate, police clearance, medical examination, marriage/death/divorce certificates as applicable, and letter of recommendation.
• Governed by Immigration Act 2010 (Sections 32, 44(a-e), 45(4)).

For foreign nationals seeking to reside in Vanuatu for 1 year based on employment, land ownership, foreign investor status, or self-funding.

• Fee 57,600 VUV for applicants aged 18+ for a 1-year visa.
• Requires Residence Application Form, valid passport, photographs, police clearance, medical examination, certified birth/marriage/death/divorce certificates, supporting documents based on status (employment letter, land ownership proof, foreign investor documentation, or self-funding evidence), and security deposit.
• Governed by Immigration Visa Regulation Order 2011 (Articles 6, 12, 16).

For foreign nationals seeking permanent residency in Vanuatu. Grants long-term right to reside in Vanuatu.

• Fee not specified on tradeportal page; evisa.gov.vu data indicates 206,000 VUV for individuals, 463,500 VUV for family of 4, 100,000 VUV per additional child.
• Requires Vanuatu Permanent Residence Application Form.
• Governed by Immigration Act 2010 and Immigration Visa Regulation Order No. 180 of 2011.
• Note: Cannot engage in employment, commercial, or business activities.

For non-citizens holding diplomatic passports on a diplomatic mission for a foreign government in Vanuatu, including their family members.

• Fee-exempt.
• Duration at Director's discretion.
• Multiple entry.
• Only for holders of diplomatic passports on official diplomatic missions.

For non-citizens intending to invest in Vanuatu who are in the phase of setting up a business while communicating with VFIPA and VFSC.

• Fee 51,500 VUV.
• Duration 1 year, multiple entry.
• Extendable.
• Can change status to Business Investor Visa.
• Applicant must be in phase of setting up a business while communicating with VFIPA and VFSC.

For individuals who have been granted a Foreign Investment Approval Certificate by VFIPA, a certificate of registration from VFSC, or a business license from relevant authorities.

• Fee 206,000 VUV.
• Duration 3 years, multiple entry, renewable.
• Can change status to Direct Investor Visa or Permanent Investor Visa.
• Requires VFIPA Foreign Investment Approval Certificate, VFSC registration, or business license.

For individuals who have deposited a bond into a nominated Government bank account for 8 years and provided proof of sufficient funds to cover ongoing living expenses.

• Fee 309,000 VUV.
• Duration 8 years, multiple entry.
• Can change to Investor Visa or Leasehold Owner Visa.
• Requires bond deposit into nominated Government bank account for 8-year term and proof of sufficient funds for living expenses.

For foreign investors who have been residing lawfully and continuously in Vanuatu for at least 10 years and are maintaining ownership and management of their business.

• Fee 3,090,000 VUV.
• Duration indefinite, multiple entry.
• Requires 10 years of lawful continuous residence in Vanuatu and active ownership/management of business.

For non-citizens aged 50 or above proposing to retire in Vanuatu. Cannot engage in employment, commercial, or business activities.

• Fee 309,000 VUV.
• Duration 10 years, multiple entry.
• Extendable.
• Applicant must be aged 50 or above.
• Cannot engage in employment, commercial, or business activities.

For non-citizens with leasehold ownership of property certified to be worth VT 10,000,000 or more, and monthly income of at least VT 250,000 per person. Must reside physically in Vanuatu.

• Fee 59,330 VUV.
• Duration 12 months, multiple entry.
• Requires leasehold ownership of property certified at VT 10,000,000 or more, and income of at least VT 250,000/month per person (max 1,000,000 VUV).
• Must reside physically in Vanuatu.
• Can change to investor visa.