South Africa
Vanuatu
Vanuatu visa for South African citizens
Entry requirement
South African citizens can visit Vanuatu without a visa for up to 120 days.
- Maximum stay
- 120 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Citizens of Vanuatu travelling to South Africa
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Travel advice for Vanuatu
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from South Africa to Vanuatu, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Vanuatu at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 21 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Vanuatu (updated 19 March 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Vanuatu (updated 14 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long South African citizens can stay in Vanuatu
South African citizens may stay in Vanuatu for up to 120 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Vanuatu.
Citizens of Vanuatu travelling to South Africa
Citizens of Vanuatu need a visa for South Africa, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do South African citizens need a visa for Vanuatu?
South African citizens can visit Vanuatu without a visa for up to 120 days.
How long can South African citizens stay in Vanuatu?
South African citizens can stay in Vanuatu for up to 120 days.
Do citizens of Vanuatu need a visa for South Africa?
Citizens of Vanuatu need a visa for South Africa, obtained before travel.
Can South African citizens enter Vanuatu visa-free?
Yes, South African citizens can enter Vanuatu without a visa and stay for up to 120 days.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.