Okay, so I’ve been meaning to share this for a while. I finally got around to getting my Vanuatu visa sorted, and let me tell you, it was a bit of a journey. So, I figured I’d lay it all out here, step by step, in case any of you are planning a trip to this beautiful island.
First off, I started by figuring out if I even needed a visa. Turns out, it depends on where you’re from. I did a quick search online, and it seemed like I did need one. Better safe than sorry, right?
Next, I had to decide what kind of visa I needed. They’ve got a few options: tourist, business, transit, and student. Since I’m just going for a relaxing vacation, I went with the tourist visa. Simple enough.

Then came the fun part – actually applying. I found the application form online. It was pretty straightforward, just your basic info – name, passport details, travel dates, that sort of thing. I filled it all out carefully, double-checking everything because I didn’t want any hiccups later on.
After that, I gathered all the documents they asked for. You know, the usual stuff like passport photos, proof of accommodation, and a copy of my flight itinerary. It was a bit of a scramble to get everything together, but I managed it eventually. One more step was to pay the visa fee. That was also done online, thank goodness. No running around to banks or anything.
- Checked visa requirements (yep, needed one).
- Chose tourist visa (easy choice).
- Found and filled the application form (double-checked everything!).
- Gathered all necessary documents (passport photos, booking confirmations, etc.).
- Paid the visa fee.
- Submitted everything online.
Once everything was ready, I submitted my application online. Then came the waiting game. It wasn’t too long, though. After a couple of weeks, I got an email saying my visa was approved! Woohoo! I printed out the confirmation, and that was that. Visa in hand, ready to go.
Honestly, the whole process wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be. Just a bit of organizing and patience, and it was all good. So, if you’re planning a trip to Vanuatu, don’t stress about the visa. Just follow these steps, and you’ll be chilling on those beautiful beaches in no time!