Vanuatu
United States
United States visa for citizens of Vanuatu
Entry requirement
Citizens of Vanuatu need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- United States visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which United States visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Set by CBP on the I-94 at entry, usually up to 6 months for visitors
- Fee
- US$185
- Processing time
- Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed
All visa types for the United States
The United States’ tourist visa costs US$185 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Processing time, as the United States states it: Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Set by CBP on the I-94 at entry, usually up to 6 months for visitors.
Where citizens of Vanuatu apply for a visa for the United States
United States has no embassy or consulate in Vanuatu on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of the United States in Suva1,072 km
Princes Road 158, Suva
- Consular Office of the United States in Honiara1,291 km
Commonwealth St., Honiara
- Embassy of the United States in Apia2,174 km
Main Beach Road, Apia
Measured from Port Vila, US embassies and consulates are closest in Suva, Fiji (1,072 km), Honiara, the Solomon Islands (1,291 km) and Apia, Samoa (2,174 km). The United States sets which of its missions takes applications from Vanuatu; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
US visas issued to citizens of Vanuatu
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 107 | 120 |
| Student (F, M) | 3 | 4 |
| Exchange (J) | 17 | 11 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 2 | 5 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 16 | 12 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 57 | 39 |
| Total | 202 | 191 |
| B visa refusal rate (adjusted) | 46.2% | 46.9% |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 191 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Vanuatu, the 184th highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 63%, diplomatic and official visas 20% and transit and crew visas 6%. That is 5% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (202).
From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Vanuatu received 50, 28% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 46.9% for citizens of Vanuatu in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 46.2%). The adjusted rate counts a refusal that was later overcome, for example with further documents, as an issuance. A rate below 3% is one of the conditions for a country to join the Visa Waiver Program.
These figures count visas issued to citizens of Vanuatu anywhere in the world, not only at the US missions in Vanuatu.
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
US citizens travelling to Vanuatu
United StatesVanuatu Visa-free, 120 days Vanuatu visa for citizens of the United States
Travel advice for the United States
- 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 the United States, the published travel advice reads as follows: the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the United States (updated 30 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United States (updated 30 October 2026).
Good to know
How long citizens of Vanuatu can stay in the United States
How long citizens of Vanuatu may stay in the United States is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of Vanuatu apply
The United States has no embassy or career consulate in Vanuatu. Citizens of Vanuatu apply through a mission of the United States accredited to Vanuatu from abroad; the official visa portal of the United States names the right place.
The United States’ neighbours for citizens of Vanuatu
Canada and Mexico require citizens of Vanuatu to obtain a visa in advance.
US citizens travelling to Vanuatu
US 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 the United States?
Citizens of Vanuatu need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of the United States in Vanuatu?
No. The United States has no embassy in Vanuatu. The nearest US embassy is in Suva, Fiji, 1,072 km from Port Vila.
How much does the United States tourist visa cost?
The United States’ official sources give a standard fee of US$185 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed.
Do US citizens need a visa for Vanuatu?
US citizens do not need a visa for Vanuatu: stays of up to 120 days are visa-free.
Can citizens of Vanuatu enter the United States visa-free?
No; citizens of Vanuatu need a visa for the United States 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.