Vanuatu travel advice

Explore our complete guide to Vanuatu with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for Vanuatu.

Vanuatu travel guide - essential info

Below is a beginner's guide to Vanuatu with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.

Vanuatu - quick facts
Time difference UK +11 hours
Language(s) Bislama, English, French
Currency Vanuatu Vatu
Electricity I plug (230V)
Driving side Right

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Vanuatu weather

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Vanuatu travel advice

Check the latest travel advice on visiting Vanuatu from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.

Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around Vanuatu.

Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

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Vanuatu travel health

Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Vanuatu with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.

Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in Vanuatu, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.

Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Vanuatu covid live updates

Check the latest live updates on Covid-19 in Vanuatu with the vaccination requirements, current available statistics and up-to-date travel advice from government agencies.

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Vanuatu FAQs

Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Vanuatu including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.

Are there entry restrictions to Vanuatu due to Covid-19?

Vanuatu is open for tourism from the UK. There are no special entry requirements for Vanuatu.

Check out Ministry of Health, Vanuatu for more information.

Do I need to quarantine in the UK if I travel from Vanuatu?

You do not need to quarantine on arrival in the UK from Vanuatu. The UK no longer requires a passenger locator form, Covid-19 test or proof of vaccination.

What is the time difference between Vanuatu and the UK?

The time difference between Vanuatu and the UK is UK time+11 hours.

What is the main language spoken in Vanuatu?

The main languages spoken in Vanuatu are Bislama, English and French.

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What is the currency in Vanuatu?

The currency in Vanuatu is the Vanuatu Vatu (VUV).

Which plugs are used in Vanuatu?

Vanuatu uses electrical plug type I (230 Volts).

Which side of the road do they drive on in Vanuatu?

They drive on the right side of the road in Vanuatu.

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