Vanuatu
All Visa Pathways(31 visas)
Vanuatu132-135 — Permanent Investor Visa
Indefinite residency visa for individuals with 10+ years continuous lawful residence maintaining active business interests or direct investments exceeding VT50,000,000.
VanuatuBridging Visa
Interim visa for individuals in Vanuatu whose visa has expired while preparing departure documents or awaiting a substantive visa decision, valid up to 3 months.
VanuatuBusiness Investor Visa
Investor visa for individuals with a Foreign Investment Approval Certificate, registered business, and operational bank account in Vanuatu, valid for 3 years.
VanuatuBusiness Multiple Entry Visa
Multiple-entry business visa for consultants, investors, and corporate representatives requiring frequent short-term access to Vanuatu.
VanuatuChild Residence Visa
Residence visa for dependent children of Vanuatu citizens, for stays exceeding 12 months.
VanuatuClose Family Visa
Visa for spouses and dependent children of Vanuatu citizens or non-citizens with qualifying visas, valid for 12 months with multiple entry.
VanuatuDevelopment Support Visa
Visa for individuals working with government agencies, UN organizations, or recognized international entities on development-oriented programs, valid up to 5 years.
VanuatuDiplomatic Visa
Visa for diplomatic representatives of countries or accredited international organizations entering Vanuatu for a defined period, with no application fees.
VanuatuDirect Investor Visa
Investor visa for individuals with in-country assets exceeding VT20,000,000 and required financial certificates, valid for up to 8 years.
VanuatuDisaster Recovery Visa
Emergency visa for foreign nationals brought in by companies to assist with post-disaster recovery efforts, valid for 12 months with no extensions, fee-exempt.
VanuatuEmployee Residence Visa
Residence visa for individuals who have secured employment with a Vanuatu-based business for at least 12 months.
VanuatuEmployment Visa
Work visa for skilled workers sponsored by employers for positions lasting more than two months, valid for 12 months with multiple entry.
VanuatuForeign Investor Residence Visa
Residence visa for foreign investors holding a VIPA (Vanuatu Investment Promotion Authority) approval certificate, for stays exceeding 12 months.
VanuatuLeasehold Holder Residence Visa
Residence visa for individuals holding leasehold property valued at VT10,000,000 or more with certified income requirements.
VanuatuMultipurpose Visa
Emergency short-term visa for special circumstances requiring immediate entry into Vanuatu, valid for up to 1 month.
VanuatuNi-Vanuatu Decent Visa
Identity-based residency visa for descendants of Ni-Vanuatu citizens seeking to reconnect with their ancestral homeland.
VanuatuNi-Vanuatu Descent Visa
Visa for former Vanuatu citizens or individuals of Vanuatu descent visiting family and relatives, valid for 12 months with multiple entry.
VanuatuPartner Residence Visa
Residence visa for individuals married to or in a de facto relationship with a Vanuatu citizen, for stays exceeding 12 months.
VanuatuPermanent Residency Visa
Permanent residency available to Ni Vanuatu nationals, persons of Ni Vanuatu descent, long-term residents of 12+ months, and serious investors making substantial investments.
VanuatuProvisional Investor Visa
Entry-level investor visa for individuals demonstrating investment interest with minimum VT10,000,000 in funds, valid for 12 months with pathway to Business Investor status.
VanuatuReligious Worker Visa
Visa for individuals engaged in religious activities through sponsoring religious organizations, valid up to 5 years with security bond required for stays over 90 days.
VanuatuRetiree Visa
Long-term visa for individuals aged 50 and over who can demonstrate sufficient retirement income to support themselves, valid for up to 10 years.
VanuatuSelf-Funded Residence Visa
Residence visa for financially independent individuals with certified monthly income of at least 250,000 Vatu who wish to live in Vanuatu.
VanuatuShort Term Employment Visa
Work visa for skilled positions not exceeding six months in listed occupations or roles requiring specialized expertise unavailable locally.
VanuatuSocial Exchange Visa
Visa for participation in community support programs, research projects at educational institutions, or film and media activities, valid up to 12 months.
VanuatuSpecial Category Visa
Visa for government employees, persons seconded to government, diplomatic mission members, prescribed donor agency members, and their family members.
VanuatuSpecialist Skills Visa
Short-term single-entry visa for specialized work assignments of no more than two weeks requiring employer sponsorship and terms of reference.
VanuatuStudent Visa
Visa for foreign students pursuing educational opportunities at Vanuatu institutions, valid for the duration of the study program and renewable annually.
VanuatuTourist Visa
Short-term visa for tourism, leisure, or social visits with a maximum non-extendable stay of 120 days.
VanuatuTransit Visa
Visa for travelers remaining in the airport proclaimed area for up to 24 hours during a layover without exiting the terminal.
VanuatuVisitor Visa
Short-term entry visa for visits up to 30 days including tourism, visiting family or friends, and attending meetings or conferences.