Vanuatu
France
France visa for citizens of Vanuatu
Entry requirement
Citizens of Vanuatu must obtain a visa before travelling to France.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- France visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at vu.ambafrance.org
Which France visa?
Uniform Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment.
For the tourist visa, France’s official sources give a standard fee of €90, and applications are made on france-visas.gouv.fr. Processing time, as France states it: Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
French missions in Vanuatu
France has 1 mission in Vanuatu, with its embassy in Port Vila.
France: visa decisions in Vanuatu
| 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% |
In 2025, France’s embassy and consulates in Vanuatu (Port Vila) received 198 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 182. The refusal rate was 2.2%. That is barely different from 2024 (1.6%). Applications fell by 24% compared with 2024 (261).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 2.2% of the applications lodged in Vanuatu that year. France’s consulates worldwide refused 14.2%.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Vanuatu, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
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
French citizens travelling to Vanuatu
FranceVanuatu Visa-free, 120 days Vanuatu visa for citizens of France
Travel advice for France
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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 Vanuatu to France, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates France at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 20 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to France (updated 22 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for France (updated 28 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long citizens of Vanuatu can stay in France
How long citizens of Vanuatu may stay in France is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of Vanuatu apply
In Vanuatu, applications go to the French embassy in Port Vila, or to a visa centre acting for France; fees, documents and processing times are published by France.
France and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by France lets citizens of Vanuatu travel in all Schengen states; apply to France when it is the main destination of the trip.
France’s neighbours for citizens of Vanuatu
Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, Andorra, Monaco and Spain require citizens of Vanuatu to obtain a visa in advance.
French citizens travelling to Vanuatu
Vanuatu admits French citizens without a visa for stays of up to 120 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Vanuatu need a visa for France?
Citizens of Vanuatu must obtain a visa before travelling to France.
Where is the French embassy in Vanuatu?
The French embassy in Vanuatu is in Port Vila.
How much does the France tourist visa cost?
France’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment.
Do French citizens need a visa for Vanuatu?
Vanuatu admits French citizens without a visa for stays of up to 120 days.
Can citizens of Vanuatu enter France visa-free?
No; citizens of Vanuatu need a visa for France obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.