French Embassy in Port Vila
Embassy 
France Port Vila, Vanuatu
- Address
- Tassiriki, Route de la Teouma, Port-Vila
- Phone
- +678 28 700
- Website
- vu.ambafrance.org
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of France: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 4 January 2022
The French embassy in Port Vila stands at Tassiriki, Route de la Teouma, Port-Vila, in Port Vila, the capital of Vanuatu. France requires citizens of Vanuatu to hold a visa issued in advance. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 07:30–17:00 with a midday break, closing earlier on Fridays.
Opening hours of the French embassy in Port Vila
| Monday | 07:30–11:3013:30–17:00 break 11:30–13:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 07:30–11:3013:30–17:00 break 11:30–13:30 |
| Wednesday | 07:30–11:3013:30–17:00 break 11:30–13:30 |
| Thursday | 07:30–11:3013:30–17:00 break 11:30–13:30 |
| Friday | 07:30–15:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Vanuatu
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National Unity Day
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Christmas Day
Public holidays in France
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Armistice Day
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Christmas Day
The French embassy in Port Vila is listed as open Monday to Friday, 07:30–17:00 with a midday break, closing earlier on Fridays.
France visa for citizens of Vanuatu
VanuatuFrance Visa required France visa for citizens of Vanuatu
FranceVanuatu Visa-free, 120 days Vanuatu visa for citizens of France
France requires citizens of Vanuatu to hold a visa issued in advance. Applications may be taken here or by a visa centre working for France.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 231 | 204 | 2 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| 2024 | 261 | 250 | 4 | 1.6% | 15.2% |
| 2025 | 198 | 182 | 4 | 2.2% | 6.6% |
2025 figures: 198 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at France’s embassy in Port Vila, and 182 visas were issued. 4 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 2.2%. That is barely different from 2024 (1.6%). Applications fell by 24% compared with 2024 (261).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 0.9% (2023) to 2.2% (2025).
Across all Schengen consulates in Vanuatu, 2.2% of applications were refused in 2025; France’s rate worldwide was 14.2%.
6.6% of the visas issued here were multiple-entry visas, valid for several trips. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Vanuatu.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Other missions nearby
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High Commission of the United Kingdom in Port VilaBellevue Stage 2, Port Vila, Port-Vila
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High Commission of New Zealand in Port VilaRue Pierre Lamy, Port Vila
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Honorary Consulate of Germany in Port VilaRue Rene Pujol, Port Vila
France’s other missions in Vanuatu
The French embassy in Port Vila is the only mission of France in Vanuatu on record. Vanuatu in turn has 1 mission in France.
Good to know
About the French embassy in Port Vila
It appears in official lists as Embassy of France in Port Vila.
Address and contact
Address: Tassiriki, Route de la Teouma, Port-Vila. The record for the French embassy in Port Vila includes a phone number and an official website.
French citizens travelling to Vanuatu
No visa is needed by French citizens for Vanuatu, for stays of up to 120 days.
When the French embassy in Port Vila is closed
The next closures of the French embassy in Port Vila for public holidays in Vanuatu are National Unity Day on Sunday 29 November 2026 and Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026; it may also close for Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Before visiting the French embassy in Port Vila
Current procedures for the French embassy in Port Vila, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the French embassy in Port Vila
The French embassy in Port Vila has 3 other foreign missions within 1 km.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the French Embassy in Port Vila?
The French embassy in Port Vila is at Tassiriki, Route de la Teouma, Port-Vila.
What are the opening hours of the French Embassy in Port Vila?
The French embassy in Port Vila is listed as open Monday to Friday, 07:30–17:00 with a midday break, closing earlier on Fridays.
Is the French Embassy in Port Vila open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the French embassy in Port Vila do not include Saturday.
When is the French Embassy in Port Vila closed?
The French embassy in Port Vila closes on Vanuatu’s public holidays, the next being National Unity Day on Sunday 29 November 2026, and usually on the national day of France.
Do citizens of Vanuatu need a visa for France?
France requires citizens of Vanuatu to hold a visa issued in advance.
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