Vanuatu
New Zealand
New Zealand visa for citizens of Vanuatu
Entry requirement
New Zealand requires citizens of Vanuatu to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- New Zealand visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at mfat.govt.nz
Which New Zealand visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Multiple entry: 6 months in any 12; single entry: up to 9 months in 18
- Fee
- NZ$441
- Processing time
- 80% of applications decided within 2 weeks (busiest September to March)
All visa types for New Zealand
New Zealand’s tourist visa costs NZ$441 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is immigration.govt.nz. Processing time, as New Zealand states it: 80% of applications decided within 2 weeks (busiest September to March). Longest stay on the tourist visa: Multiple entry: 6 months in any 12; single entry: up to 9 months in 18.
New Zealand missions in Vanuatu
New Zealand has 1 mission in Vanuatu, with its embassy in Port Vila.
New Zealand citizens travelling to Vanuatu
New ZealandVanuatu Visa-free, 120 days Vanuatu visa for citizens of New Zealand
Travel advice for New Zealand
- 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 Vanuatu to New Zealand, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates New Zealand at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 28 April 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to New Zealand (updated 19 March 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for New Zealand (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long citizens of Vanuatu can stay in New Zealand
How long citizens of Vanuatu may stay in New Zealand 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 New Zealand embassy in Port Vila, or to a visa centre acting for New Zealand; fees, documents and processing times are published by New Zealand.
New Zealand citizens travelling to Vanuatu
New Zealand citizens do not need a visa for Vanuatu: stays of up to 120 days are visa-free.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Vanuatu need a visa for New Zealand?
New Zealand requires citizens of Vanuatu to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the New Zealand embassy in Vanuatu?
The New Zealand embassy in Vanuatu is in Port Vila.
How much does the New Zealand tourist visa cost?
New Zealand’s official sources give a standard fee of NZ$441 for the tourist visa. Processing time: 80% of applications decided within 2 weeks (busiest September to March).
Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for Vanuatu?
New Zealand citizens do not need a visa for Vanuatu: stays of up to 120 days are visa-free.
Can citizens of Vanuatu enter New Zealand visa-free?
No; citizens of Vanuatu need a visa for New Zealand obtained in advance.
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.