🇻🇺 Vanuatu visa requirements for Papua New Guinean citizens
No visa needed — Papua New Guinean citizens can stay in Vanuatu visa-free for up to 120 days.
Entry rules for Papua New Guinea passport holders
Holders of a valid passport from Papua New Guinea can travel to Vanuatu for tourism or short business trips without applying for a visa, for stays of up to 120 days. You'll typically just need a passport valid for at least six months beyond your arrival date, and you may be asked to show proof of onward travel or sufficient funds at the border.
The 120-day limit applies to the visit itself — if you plan to stay longer, work, or study in Vanuatu, you'll need to apply for the appropriate visa or permit before traveling.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Vanuatu immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The Papua New Guinean passport ranks #118 worldwide, opening 73 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (37 visa-free, 32 with a visa on arrival and 4 with an eTA). Vanuatu is one of them.
In the other direction, Ni-Vanuatu citizens traveling to Papua New Guinea face a different rule: eta required.
Melanesia is fully open to Papua New Guinean travelers — all 3 destinations in the region can be entered without arranging a visa first.
About Vanuatu
- Capital
- Port Vila
- Region
- Melanesia
- Currency
- Vanuatu vatu (Vt)
- Languages
- Bislama, English, French
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Frequently asked questions
Do Papua New Guinean citizens need a visa for Vanuatu?
No visa needed — Papua New Guinean citizens can stay in Vanuatu visa-free for up to 120 days.
How long can Papua New Guinean citizens stay in Vanuatu without a visa?
Papua New Guinean citizens can stay in Vanuatu for up to 120 days visa-free. Longer stays require a visa or residence permit arranged in advance.
What currency is used in Vanuatu?
The currency in Vanuatu is the Vanuatu vatu (Vt). The capital city is Port Vila.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: Visa-free · 120 days for Papua New Guinean citizens traveling to Vanuatu. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Vanuatu embassy or immigration authority before booking.
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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.