We know that with any destination reopening there are questions around what’s open and what’s ready for guests.

The Vanuatu Tourism Office has worked with accommodation providers to collate a series of videos that show what their product is looking like, to help inform your conversations when booking clients.

Please find the videos linked here, from Aore Island Resort, Aquana Beach Resort, Iririki Island Resort & Spa, Mangoes Resort, Matevulu Lodge, Nasama Resort, The Grand Hotel & Casino, The Melanesian Hotel, The Moorings Hotel, The Moso and The Terraces.

Each of these properties is Triple C Certified, meaning they have undertaken Safe Business Operations training to provide enhanced levels of hygiene and protection for guests.

More videos are expected, so please check the link above regularly!

We are so excited to welcome international travellers back to our shores. Our beautiful smiles await you, and we invite you to Answer the Call of Vanuatu once again!

Here’s what you need to know about visiting Vanuatu as a tourist, as shared by the Vanuatu Ministry of Health via the Vanuatu Government’s Covid-19 website.

BEFORE TRAVEL TO VANUATU:

There is no requirement for travellers to Vanuatu to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, although it is strongly encouraged for all those who are eligible.

There is also no requirement for Covid-19 testing. However, those who are sick with COVID-19 or are unwell are encouraged to postpone their travel.

No countries are exempt from these requirements.

IMMIGRATION REQUIREMENTS:

Travellers on a tourist visa must have:

• A confirmed return ticket to their country of origin, and
• Confirmation of accommodation at an accredited tourist facility, e.g., a hotel, motel, bungalow or resort, OR
• A letter of invitation from a sponsor in Vanuatu.

For more information, please check here

Note:

An accredited tourism property or facility means it was certified by the Vanuatu Government Department of Tourism, with a valid tourism permit. See attached the list of the accredited tourism businesses- 2022_Tourism_Accommodation.pdf

For the list of countries that are and are not exempt from the Vanuatu Tourism Visit, please visit to: Countries_requiring_visa_or_No_Visa_for_Vanuatu_2022.pdf

• Only citizens from countries that are not exempt countries will be required to apply for a Tourism Visa. The link to the application form is below, and it must be completed and returned to the Vanuatu Department of Immigration and Passport Services for approval prior to travel.
• For citizens of countries that are exempt, a Tourism Visa will be granted upon arrival into Vanuatu by the Vanuatu Department of Immigration and Passport Services.
• To download the Tourism Visa form, please click on the link, Tourism Visa.

For any further information on these border measures and conditions, please contact visbordersouth@vanuatu.gov.vu or visquiries@vanuatu.gov.vu

DURING TRAVEL TO VANUATU:

A well-fitted mask is no longer required to be worn on flights to Vanuatu and at the airport upon arrival to Vanuatu.

However, the Ministry of Health continues to recommend their use, especially for those who are particularly vulnerable to Covid-19. Airlines and vessels may request that masks be worn under specific conditions.

UPON ARRIVAL TO VANUATU:

You won’t need to quarantine upon arrival into Vanuatu.

Testing upon or after arrival is also not required, so long as you do not have any Covid-19 symptoms and have not been exposed to COVID-19. Travellers who experience Covid-19 symptoms are encouraged to isolate OR can undertake a Covid test*. 

*Testing is available at health facilities and pharmacies for those with symptoms. 

Arrival by Sea: The above requirements also apply to those entering Vanuatu by sea, if there are no symptoms and there has been no exposure to COVID-19. 

IF YOU TEST POSITIVE FOR COVID-19 WHILE IN VANUATU:

Travellers to Vanuatu, including tourists who test positive to COVID-19 while in Vanuatu, will be requested to isolate until there has been no fever and no worsening or new symptoms for at least 48 hours. 

Medical care should be sought if symptoms have not improved within 5 days or if you experience severe symptoms.

For tourists, isolation can be done at a hotel or resort. Visitors are encouraged to have travel insurance.

Further information is available on the Vanuatu Government’s Covid-19 website – www.covid19.gov.vu, through its 119 Health Information Hotline, or at the Health Promotions Vanuatu Facebook page.

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

These entry requirements are subject to change. We advise you to check here for the most up to date information.

Vanuatu Tourism Office (VTO) has launched phase two of its recovery campaign called ‘We’re Saving You A Spot’. This latest phase aims to motivate travellers to put Vanuatu at the top of their travel list by showcasing the variety spots they can enjoy their future holiday moments in across the country.

An evolution of phase one of the campaign ‘We’re Keeping it Beautiful for You’, which launched in April 2020, phase two showcases the beautiful and often hidden spots across the islands that travellers will be able to enjoy away from the crowds. Locations include the beaches and blue holes on Espiritu Santo, waterfalls outside of Port Vila and various cultural and kastom experiences on Tanna Island. These moments have been captured in a slow, relaxing 30 second video available to watch on YouTube.

A variety of new guides and itineraries to help inspire people in the planning stages are also available for consumers and agents via www.vanauatu.travel/au. The new itineraries include a ‘Long Weekend in Efate’ and ‘Active Romance on Efate and Santo’ – an action packed six day itinerary aimed at couples.

“We hope this new evolution of VTO’s latest marketing campaign will keep Vanuatu front of mind as consumers across Australia start planning their next international holiday,” said Ms Adela Issachar Aru, CEO, Vanuatu Tourism Office. “As restrictions ease, we remain hopeful that travel will be allowed sooner rather than later, so it’s important that Vanuatu continues to maintain a market presence. We are particularly interested in reaching Aussies who might not have considered Vanuatu in the past.”

The country’s national airline, Air Vanuatu, has also released fares starting at $419 departing from Brisbane and $519 departing from Sydney to Port Vila. Specials are bookable until 30 September and fares are for travel until the end of 2021.

Only 3 and a half hours from Sydney, Vanuatu has plenty to offer travellers looking to have incredible experiences close to home. Travellers can get off the beaten track as they explore the further corners of the archipelago’s 83 islands and have the experience of a lifetime visiting and staying with Ni-Vanuatu people in local bungalows. Visiting Aussies can experience the traditional lifestyle while getting lost in a natural island environment of coral reefs, palm trees, waterfalls and beaches often untouched by tourists.

Please see here for Vanuatu’s COVID-19 Advisory #9