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Vanuatu Travel Advisory

Port Vila

Normal Precautions
By TravelSafe Research TeamSource: U.S. State Department ↗
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CapitalPort Vila
LanguageEnglish
CurrencyVUV · Vanuatu vatu
TimezoneUTC+11:00
Normal PrecautionsUpdated 2025-05-22
Risk Level1 / 4
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Updated to reflect lowering the Travel Advisory Level from Level 3 to Level 1 due to ongoing recovery efforts and removal of the Natural Disaster (N) indicator. Exercise normal precautions in Vanuatu. Country Summary: Infrastructure and roads in Port Vila and the surrounding area were damaged during the December 2024 earthquake, with repairs in progress. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Vanuatu. If you decide to travel to Vanuatu: Monitor local reports and updates from the Vanuatu government and follow all instructions from local authorities. Be aware that some areas may still be undergoing repairs, and access could be restricted. Keep travel documents up to date and easily accessible. Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency. Review the Country Security Report for Vanuatu. Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel. Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist .

Ambulance

Ambulance

Fire

Fire

General

General

Police

Police

Tap any number to call from a mobile device

General

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Excuse me

Excusez-moi

ex-koo-ZAY mwa

Excuse me

Combien?

kom-bee-YEN

How much?

How much?

how MUCH

How much?

I want to buy

eye WANT too BUY

I want to buy

Je voudrais acheter

zhuh voo-DREH ahsh-TEH

I want to buy...

No

noh

No

Non

NOHN

No

Please

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Please

S il vous plait

see voo PLEH

Please

Ou est?

oo eh

Where is...?

Where is?

WARE iz

Where is...?

Oui

WEE

Yes

Yes

yes

Yes

Greetings

Bonjour

bohn-ZHOOR

Hello

Hello

HEL-oh

Hello

Merci

mehr-SEE

Thank you

Thank you

THANK yoo

Thank you

Emergency

Aide!

eh-DEH

Help!

Help!

help

Help!

Is it safe to travel to Vanuatu right now?
The U.S. Department of State rates Vanuatu at Level 1 (Normal Precautions) as of the current advisory. Updated to reflect lowering the Travel Advisory Level from Level 3 to Level 1 due to ongoing recovery efforts and removal of the Natural Disaster (N) indicator. Exercise normal precautions in Vanuatu.
Do U.S. citizens need a visa for Vanuatu?
Visa requirements depend on your passport and length of stay. Use TravelSafe's free Visa Checker (linked in the Visa Requirements section above) to see the latest entry rules, passport validity requirements, and any visa-on-arrival options.
What are the emergency numbers in Vanuatu?
Emergency services in Vanuatu: Ambulance 22222; Fire 22222; General 22222; Police 22222. Tap any number in the Emergency section above to call directly from a mobile device.
Is Vanuatu safe for solo travelers?
With the current advisory at Level 1 (Normal Precautions), Vanuatu is generally manageable for prepared solo travelers. Standard precautions apply: share your itinerary, keep digital copies of your passport, and register with STEP (step.state.gov).

Always cross-check with official sources: travel.state.gov · cdc.gov

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