Vanuatu
United Kingdom
United Kingdom visa for citizens of Vanuatu
Entry requirement
Citizens of Vanuatu must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- United Kingdom visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at gov.uk
Which United Kingdom visa?
Standard Visitor visa (tourism)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 6 months per visit
- Fee
- £135
- Processing time
- Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment
All visa types for the United Kingdom
For the tourist visa, the United Kingdom’s official sources give a standard fee of £135, and applications are made on gov.uk. Processing time, as the United Kingdom states it: Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 6 months per visit.
British missions in Vanuatu
The United Kingdom has 1 mission in Vanuatu, with its embassy in Port Vila.
British citizens travelling to Vanuatu
United KingdomVanuatu Visa-free, 120 days Vanuatu visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
Travel advice for the United Kingdom
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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.
Before travelling from Vanuatu to the United Kingdom, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates the United Kingdom at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 8 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United Kingdom (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long citizens of Vanuatu can stay in the United Kingdom
How long citizens of Vanuatu may stay in the United Kingdom 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 British embassy in Port Vila, or to a visa centre acting for the United Kingdom; fees, documents and processing times are published by the United Kingdom.
The United Kingdom’s neighbours for citizens of Vanuatu
Ireland requires citizens of Vanuatu to obtain a visa in advance.
British citizens travelling to Vanuatu
Vanuatu admits British citizens without a visa for stays of up to 120 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Vanuatu need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Citizens of Vanuatu must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom.
Where is the British embassy in Vanuatu?
The British embassy in Vanuatu is in Port Vila.
How much does the United Kingdom tourist visa cost?
The United Kingdom’s official sources give a standard fee of £135 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment.
Do British citizens need a visa for Vanuatu?
Vanuatu admits British citizens without a visa for stays of up to 120 days.
Can citizens of Vanuatu enter the United Kingdom visa-free?
No; citizens of Vanuatu need a visa for the United Kingdom 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.