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Vanuatu visit visa for Pakistan passport holders
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Summary
- Visa type
- Tourist visa granted on arrival (exempted country)
- Stay limit
- Up to 120 days; no extension
- Entries
- Single visit
Pakistan is on the Vanuatu Department of Immigration and Passport Services list of exempted countries that do not need a visitor visa in advance, so Pakistani tourists receive a tourist visa on arrival if they meet the grant criteria. The tourist visa allows up to 120 days, cannot be extended, and does not permit any work or business.
Vanuatu is a Y-shaped chain of more than 80 islands in the South Pacific, between Fiji and New Caledonia. Port Vila on Efate is the capital and main gateway, while Espiritu Santo offers wreck diving and blue holes, and Tanna is known for the active Mount Yasur volcano.
Entry rules are set by the Department of Immigration and Passport Services, which divides nationalities into exempted countries, whose citizens do not need a visitor visa before travelling, and non-exempted countries, whose citizens must obtain approval in advance. Pakistan is named on the exempted list.
That means a Pakistani tourist can fly in and receive a tourist visa at the border, provided the grant criteria are met: a genuine intention to visit and leave within 120 days, a return or onward ticket, no criminal or health concerns, and any security the authorities ask for. No fee is listed for exempted nationals.
The tourist visa is strict about its limits. The maximum is 120 days, it cannot be extended, it cannot be switched to another status inside the country, and it bars any commercial, employment or business activity. Those planning longer or work-related stays need a different category, applied for online.
Arrivals must come through a designated port of entry: Bauerfield airport in Port Vila, Pekoa on Santo, Whitegrass on Tanna, or one of the listed seaports. Flights from Pakistan connect through Australia, New Zealand or Fiji, so check the transit rules for your connection; Australia, for instance, requires Pakistanis to hold a visa.
Checklist
Document requirements
- Pakistani passport valid for the stay
- Return ticket or confirmed onward travel out of Vanuatu
- Evidence of enough money for the visit
- Accommodation details for the stay
- Written consent from parents or guardians for travellers under 18
- Arrival through a designated port of entry (Bauerfield, Pekoa or Whitegrass airports, or a designated seaport)
Pakistan is listed by name among the exempted countries in Asia, Oceania and the Pacific on the Department of Immigration and Passport Services website. Exempted nationals obtain the tourist visa on arrival; non-exempted nationals must apply online beforehand.
Checklist source: immigration.gov.vu, immigration.gov.vu
Money and time
Fees and timeline
Fees
Official fee
Fee not published
No visa charge is stated for travellers from exempted countries such as Pakistan, who receive the tourist visa on arrival. Nationals of non-exempted countries pay a 5,150 VUV application charge for a pre-approved tourist visa.
Fee source
Timeline
Processing and appointments
No advance processing is needed for exempted nationals; the tourist visa is granted at the port of entry. Other visa types are applied for online through the eVisa portal.
Official links
How to apply
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- GovernmentVanuatu Department of Immigration and Passport Services: visa exempted countriesimmigration.gov.vu
- GovernmentVanuatu Department of Immigration and Passport Services: visit Vanuatu (visa categories)immigration.gov.vu
- eVisaVanuatu eVisa portal (for other visa types and non-exempted nationals)evisa.gov.vu
- Eligibility checkVanuatu Department of Immigration and Passport Services: designated ports of entryimmigration.gov.vu
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Official statistics
Visa ratio
Not officially published
Vanuatu does not publish refusal figures for visas granted on arrival.
A percentage is shown only when an official source published one for this route. Blog tables and estimates are left out.
Quick answers
FAQ
Do Pakistanis need a visa for Vanuatu?
Not in advance. Pakistan is on Vanuatu's list of exempted countries, so you receive a tourist visa on arrival if you meet the grant criteria.
How long can I stay?
The tourist visa allows a maximum of 120 days. It cannot be extended, and you must leave before it expires.
Is there a fee on arrival?
No charge is listed for exempted nationals. The 5,150 VUV application charge on the immigration website applies to nationals of non-exempted countries who apply in advance.
What do I need to show at the airport?
A valid passport, a return ticket or another way to leave Vanuatu, and enough money for the visit. Officers also check that you are not a prohibited immigrant and meet the character and health conditions.
Where can I enter the country?
Through a designated port: Bauerfield International Airport in Port Vila, Pekoa on Espiritu Santo or Whitegrass on Tanna, or designated seaports such as Lapeitasi in Port Vila and Luganville on Santo.
Can I work or do business on a tourist visa?
No. Tourist visa holders may not take part in commercial, employment or business activity, and the visa cannot be changed to another status inside Vanuatu.
Can children travel on the tourist visa?
Yes, but travellers under 18 need written consent from their parents or legal guardians.
What if I only change planes in Vanuatu?
A transit visa covers stays of up to 24 hours inside the airport area. If you want to leave the airport or stay longer, you need a tourist visa instead.
What if I want to stay longer than 120 days?
The tourist visa cannot be extended, so a longer stay requires a different visa category, such as a visitor visa, arranged through the Department of Immigration and Passport Services.
Does Vanuatu ask for a bond or security?
The grant criteria allow the immigration authorities to require security under the Immigration Act. Be ready to show a return ticket and proof of funds, which are part of the listed criteria.
Is the exempted list fixed?
Lists can change. Check the visa exempted countries page on the immigration website shortly before you fly, especially if your airline asks about your visa status at check-in.
How do I reach Vanuatu from Pakistan?
There are no direct flights; travellers connect via hubs such as Australia, New Zealand or Fiji. Check the transit rules for your connecting country, since Australia, for example, requires Pakistanis to hold a visa.
Checked against
Official sources
- Vanuatu Department of Immigration and Passport Services: visa exempted countries (Pakistan listed)Vanuatu source: immigration.gov.vu/visa-exempted-countries/
- Vanuatu Department of Immigration and Passport Services: visit Vanuatu, tourist and transit visasVanuatu source: immigration.gov.vu/visit
- Vanuatu Department of Immigration and Passport Services: designated ports of entryVanuatu source: immigration.gov.vu/designated-ports/
- Vanuatu Department of Immigration and Passport Services: visa formsVanuatu source: immigration.gov.vu/visa-forms/
- Vanuatu eVisa portalVanuatu source: evisa.gov.vu
Last checked for Vanuatu visas on 30 October 2026. Rules change without notice, so confirm on the official pages before you apply or travel.
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