Vanuatu visa requirements for Ghanaians

Travel and visa requirements

Ni-Vanuatu Visa is not required for Ghanaians

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • Ghanaian nationals can stay in Vanuatu visa-free for a duration of 30 days.
  • Your passport must be valid for six months at the time of entry, with at least two blank pages for stamps on arrival and departure.
  • Intending visitors are allowed to stay in Vanuatu without a visa for a maximum stay of 30 days.
  • Visitors can extend their stay if they provide a return ticket, a statement from the bank, Immigration bond, 2 passport photos, a fee of 6,000 Vt for Four Months and 12,000 Vt for Over 4 months and a copy of the first page of your passport.
  • Amounts over VUV 1,000,000 (USD 10,000) in local or foreign currency equivalent must be declared before entry into or exit from the country.
  • Visitors need a valid passport, onward ticket, and proof of sufficient funds in order to enter Vanuatu. 
  • Ghanaians visiting Vanuatu with pets must obtain a certificate of vaccination and must obtain an import license from the embassy or the high commission.
  • Ghanaians visiting Vanuatu must check for hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia, and influenza vaccines.
  • Direct flights are available from the Kotoka International Airport Accra, Ghana to Port Vila. The estimated flight time is between 23 - 24 hours.
  • Christianity is the most widely practiced religion in Vanuatu.
  • Because the time zone currently used in Vanuatu is the Vanuatu Standard Time (GMT+11), Vanuatu is 11 hours ahead of Ghana.
  • Getting around in Vanuatu is possible though various public means of transportation including Domestic Flights, Taxis, Buses, Boats.
  • The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
  • Vanuatu's climate can be described as a warm, tropical climate. Temperatures are warm all year round and can get hot in the summer but seldom reaches above 35°C. Trade winds from the east southeast bring year long cooling breezes late afternoon and early evening.
  • The best time to visit Vanuatu is from April to October when temperatures are a comfortable 18°C to 28°C. 
  • French, Bislama, English are the most common languages spoken in Vanuatu.
  • Visitors might want to pick up some basic French and Bislama phrases to help them navigate communications in rural spaces.
  • Visitors are advised to be careful when carrying out monetary transactions in Vanuatu, from currency changes to relatively expensive purchases.
  • Visitors taking pictures are advised to be respectful and conscious of their environment while at it. Photo subjects or their guardians might need to be tipped in some cases.

Frequently Asked Questions


Can you extend your visa?

Ghanaian passport holders can extend their visa for stays up to 120 days at the Immigration department in Port Vila.


Is a certificate of yellow fever vaccination required before entry into Vanuatu?

Ghanaian passport holders are required to check for hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia, and influenza vaccines.


How long is your visa to Vanuatu valid for?

Your visa is valid for a maximum stay of 30 days. Ghanaian passport holders do not require a visa to visit Vanuatu.


Do you require a visa to visit Vanuatu?

Ghanaian nationals do not require a visa to visit Vanuatu for stays up to 30 days. A passport with six months of validity and with at least two blank pages is required for stamps on arrival and departure from Vanuatu.


What is the official language of Vanuatu?

Vanuatu has three official languages, English, French, and Bislama, a creole language derived from English. 


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