🇻🇺Vanuatu Visa for Solomon Islands Citizens2026 Requirements, Fees & Documents

Interim Visa

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)).

Student Visa

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)).

Employment Visa

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/.

Specialist Skills Visa

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/.

Special Category Visa

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)).

Residence Visa

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).

Permanent Residence Visa

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.

Diplomatic Visa

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.

Provisional Investor Visa

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.

Business Investor Visa

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.

Direct Investor Visa

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.

Permanent Investor Visa

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.

Retiree Visa

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.

Self-Funded / Leasehold Holder Visa

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.