Vanuatu travel resources
Tanna's volcano, Espiritu Santo's diving and blue holes, and kastom culture on the remoter islands.
Quick facts
- Currency
- Vanuatu vatu (VUV)
- Language
- Bislama, English, French
- Best time to visit
- May–Oct (dry season) Compare countries by month
- Emergency
- 111 police · 113 fire · 115 ambulance Emergency numbers by country
- Plug types
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- Drives on
- Right Driving side by country
- Government travel advice
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General guidance; seasons vary by region. Plug types from Wikipedia's mains electricity by country table; currency and driving side from Wikidata; emergency numbers checked against UK government travel advice in . Check the latest advice for entry rules and safety before you book.
Before you go
- The Department of Immigration and Passport Services says visitors from visa-exempt countries get a tourist visa on arrival, for up to 120 days. Its entry page says your passport must be valid for more than 6 months on arrival, and you need a return ticket and confirmation of accommodation or a local address.
- TravelHealthPro lists a risk of malaria in the whole country and a risk of dengue. It recommends antimalarials.
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Travel tips
- Check Yasur’s alert level before visiting Tanna. GOV.UK says alert levels can change unexpectedly and you may not be able to reach an island.
- Carry vatu in cash and ask before using a beach or track outside your resort. The Vanuatu Tourism Office says many beaches are on customary land and communities charge an entry fee.
- Use licensed dive and water sports operators and get a safety briefing first. GOV.UK says both of Vanuatu’s recompression chambers are in Port Vila.
- Keep beachwear for beaches and hotels, and ask before photographing anyone. GOV.UK says local customs are strictly observed.
- If you travel between November and April, watch the Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department for cyclone information. It gives these months as the cyclone season.
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