万那杜护照排名2026：全球含金量评估

一位香港企业家于2026年1月申请万那杜公民身份，旨在拓展其亚太市场业务版图。至同年3月，他已持有一本可 免签通行 87个目的地的护照——但同时发现，进入欧盟或英国现已需要提前申请授权。其律师此前已就2023年免签暂停事宜进行了说明，但这一政策的长期化彻底改变了他的全球出行规划。

万那杜护照在2026年亨利护照指数中位列 全球第57位 ，可免签或落地签进入 87个国家。其他指数因计算方法不同，将万那杜排名定于第44位至第119位之间，但2026年1月发布的亨利指数仍是业界最具公信力的标准。在欧盟于2024年12月12日正式将万那杜列入签证要求名单后，该护照的价值显著下降，终结了此前支撑该项目对欧洲商务人士吸引力的免签待遇。

免签通行 是指护照持有人无需提前申请授权即可入境目的地国家，通常可停留30至90天用于旅游或商务目的。此类安排依据双边协议或目的地国单方面政策确定（并非由单一国际条约规范，相关信息记录于国际航空运输协会旅行中心数据库及各国使馆官方公告）。

核心要点

• 万那杜在2026年亨利护照指数中排名 57th ，可通行 87个目的地，较2025年暂定的96个国家有所下降。
• 欧盟免签暂停于 2023年2月4日生效；并于 2024年12月12日 正式确定，万那杜被列入签证要求名单。这意味着前往法国、德国或意大利等国现需提前15至30天申请签证。
• 英国已于 2023，所有访问均需申请电子旅行授权（处理速度快——72小时——但为强制要求）。
• 总投资额起点为 $152,800 （约¥1,106,272） （单一申请人），处理周期为 1至2个月 全程远程办理。
• 万那杜实行 零所得税 政策，对境外来源收入不征税，且公民身份持有人无实际居住要求。

2026年万那杜护照全球排名如何？

万那杜在 第57位 2026年亨利护照指数中位列第57位。该指数通过比较199个主权国家和地区护照在227个目的地的免签及落地签待遇进行编制。阿尔顿资本护照指数将万那杜列于 第51位 ，流动性评分为94分；而VisaGuide将其排在 119th。这些差异源于不同研究机构对落地签目的地、电子签证和电子旅行授权的统计口径不同。就海外投资移民而言，亨利指数方法论更具参考价值：它真实反映申请人最关心的核心诉求——无需提前办理手续即可入境。

从年度趋势来看呈下降态势。2025年初步数据显示万那杜排名第44位，可达96个国家；而2026年亨利指数确认数据显示为87个，减少9个国家。三项政策变化是主要原因：2024年12月欧盟正式调整签证分类、2023年英国推行电子旅行授权强制要求，以及两个加勒比国家（圣基茨和尼维斯、安提瓜和巴布达）于2025年底修订了与太平洋国家的互惠协议，收紧了落地签资格。在太平洋岛国护照中，万那杜位于萨摩亚之后（萨摩亚保留欧盟免签资格，排名第48位，可达94个目的地），领先于汤加（第62位，81个目的地）。斐济排名第55位，可达89个目的地，凭借与澳大利亚和新西兰的双边条约保持微弱领先，而万那杜并不享有此类待遇。

2026年亨利护照指数中万那杜排名第几？

2026年官方亨利护照指数显示，万那杜排名 57th，可进入 87个目的地 （免签或落地签）。该排名于2026年1月发布，取代此前所有2025年初步估算数据。亨利指数整合国际航空运输协会（IATA）旅行中心数据，并与各国移民局官方网站及外交部双边条约数据库进行交叉核验。排名每季度更新，其中1月份数据作为海外投资移民比较分析的年度基准。

万那杜护照持有人可免签前往多少个国家？

截至2026年年中，万那杜护照持有人可凭 87个国家 免签或落地签待遇前往87个国家。具体构成为：32个免签目的地（无需任何授权）和55个落地签目的地（在入境口岸获得签章或许可，费用通常为$25至$100美元，有效期30至90天）。该总数不包括电子签证目的地——如印度、越南、土耳其——因其需在出行前在线申请并付款，手续繁琐程度与传统签证相当。

万那杜护照效力近年为何发生变化？

从2020年峰值（第44位，96个国家）至2026年第57位，万那杜下降了13个位次。原因在于：欧盟于

2023年2月4日 暂停免签待遇，并于 2024年12月12日 正式将万那杜列入欧盟理事会第2018/1806号条例附件一，完成法律程序。欧盟指出其担忧万那杜投资入籍项目尽职调查不足——具体而言，存在受制裁国家申请人或有未披露犯罪记录者获得申根区免签入境资格的风险。2022年，欧盟委员会签证自由化对话陷入停滞，原因是万那杜金融情报单位未能落实金融行动特别工作组（FATF）2021年共同评估报告中建议的强化审查协议。 英国独立于欧盟，于2023年终止免签待遇，要求所有访客在登机前往伦敦、爱丁堡或任何英国口岸前必须获得电子旅行授权（ETA）。此举属于脱欧后移民管控措施，对非免签的英联邦及太平洋国家公民实施数字预审批。英国内政部援引了相同的FATF担忧。万那杜政府随之加强自身审查——对所有18岁以上主申请人实行强制面谈，并要求捐赠额超过$150,000 （约¥1,086,000）的申请人提供经核实的资金来源证明——但这些改革措施尚未恢复欧盟或英国的免签资格。

实务提示：

2026年万那杜护照排名——概览

两项因素削弱了排名：

欧盟暂停免签（2024年12月12日正式生效） 以及 英国电子旅行授权要求（2023年） 。一项因素有所提升：万那杜2022年与马来西亚签署双边条约，获得30天免签待遇。但这一增益被更大的损失所抵消。仅欧盟变化一项就将27个申根国家移出免签名单。护照指数按目的地经济重要性加权计算——失去德国、法国和英国所损失的排名分数，远超在非洲或太平洋地区新增三个低GDP目的地所获得的分数。万那杜护照持有人在哪些地区享有免签待遇？

免签通达能力最强的地区为

亚太地区 （42个目的地），中等为 非洲和中东 （18个目的地），有限为 美洲 （12个目的地），受限为 欧洲 （15个目的地，不含欧盟或英国）。亚太地区包括中国香港特别行政区、新加坡、马来西亚、菲律宾和俄罗斯——这些都是商务出行和供应链管理的关键目的地。非洲通达主要依托肯尼亚、坦桑尼亚、乌干达和毛里求斯的落地签项目，费用为$50至$100美元，有效期30天。美洲通达较为分散：加勒比国家（多米尼克、圣卢西亚、格林纳达）根据加勒比共同体互惠协议给予90天免签入境，但加拿大、美国、墨西哥、巴西和阿根廷需要办理领事签证，处理周期长达数周。 欧洲情况有所不同。现余15个欧洲目的地包括俄罗斯（90天免签）、塞尔维亚、阿尔巴尼亚、波斯尼亚和黑塞哥维那以及北马其顿——均为非欧盟的巴尔干国家或前苏联国家。申根成员国（27国）、英国和爱尔兰现均要求提前办理签证。万那杜公民前往巴黎、柏林或阿姆斯特丹，须在最近的使馆（通常位于澳大利亚或新西兰）申请申根C类签证，提交生物识别数据，并支付每位成人€80外加服务费。处理周期最少15个日历日，夏季高峰期常延长至30天。英国电子旅行授权费用为£10，72小时内处理完毕，但需在线提交数字护照照片和个人信息——这是2023年前出行所没有的程序障碍。

地区

免签/落地签目的地	主要包含国家	主要不包含国家	亚太地区
中国香港特别行政区、新加坡、马来西亚、俄罗斯、菲律宾	42	Hong Kong SAR, Singapore, Malaysia, Russia, Philippines	Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, China
Africa & Middle East	18	Kenya, Tanzania, Mauritius, Uganda (all visa-on-arrival)	UAE, Qatar, South Africa, Egypt
Americas	12	Dominica, Saint Lucia, Grenada, Haiti	USA, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina
Europe	15	Russia, Serbia, Albania, Bosnia, North Macedonia	All 27 EU member states, UK, Ireland, Switzerland, Norway

Can Vanuatu passport holders visit Europe visa-free?

No. Vanuatu citizens cannot enter the EU or UK without a visa as of 2026. The EU ended visa-free access on 4 February 2023, then formally added Vanuatu to the visa-required list on 12 December 2024 under Annex I of Council Regulation (EU) 2018/1806. The UK introduced its Electronic Travel Authorization requirement in 2023—a digital visa that costs £10 and takes minutes to obtain online. That said, 15 European countries still grant visa-free entry to Vanuatu holders. Russia (90 days), Serbia, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and North Macedonia (all 90 days each) remain accessible without advance authorization, though travel to Russia carries geopolitical and sanctions considerations worth evaluating before booking.

Which Asian countries allow Vanuatu citizens visa-free entry?

Hong Kong SAR offers 14 days visa-free. Singapore and Malaysia grant 30 days each. The Philippines also permits 30 days visa-free. Russia stands alone at 90 days. Beyond those, Cambodia, Laos, and Timor-Leste offer visa-on-arrival for roughly $30–$50 USD (30-day validity), though this requires a border queue and doesn't guarantee same-day approval.

Major Asian economies—China, Japan, South Korea, India, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia—require visas applied for in advance. Here's the practical edge: the Philippines and Malaysia are the highest-value Southeast Asian destinations Vanuatu passport holders can enter without pre-authorization. If you're running regional operations, attending conferences, or scouting suppliers across ASEAN, those two countries alone reduce your visa administration workload substantially compared to passports that require advance approvals for every country in the region.

How Does Vanuatu's Citizenship by Investment Program Affect Passport Value?

Vanuatu's citizenship-by-investment program, governed by the Citizenship Act (Consolidated Edition 2016) and the Development Support Program (DSP) regulations, accepts non-refundable donations starting at $130,000 （约¥941,200） USD for a single applicant. When you add government fees, due diligence charges, and agent commissions, expect a total outlay of $152,800 （约¥1,106,272） to $165,800 （约¥1,200,392） for one person, or $229,200 （约¥1,659,408） to $244,200 （约¥1,768,008） for a family of four. Processing typically takes 1 to 2 months from document submission to oath of allegiance, with no requirement to set foot in Vanuatu at any stage. Applicants must be 18+, pass criminal background checks via Interpol and national police databases across all countries where they've lived in the past decade, and prove the source of funds through audited documentation.

The program shapes passport value in two contradictory ways. On one hand, rapid remote processing appeals to investors prioritizing speed. You trade the broader mobility of a Caribbean passport (Grenada and Saint Lucia offer 155 destinations) for Vanuatu's 87 destinations—but you save 2 to 4 months of waiting. On the other hand, historically weak due diligence allowed high-risk applicants into the program, which triggered the EU suspension. The Financial Action Task Force's 2021 Mutual Evaluation Report rated Vanuatu "partially compliant" on customer due diligence for politically exposed persons (Recommendation 22) and beneficial ownership transparency (Recommendation 24), citing shortfalls in the Vanuatu Financial Intelligence Unit's ability to verify complex offshore funding structures.

In 2023, Vanuatu reformed the program by mandating in-person or video interviews for principal applicants, requiring bank reference letters dated within 90 days of submission, and deploying blockchain verification for university degrees and professional licenses. These reforms haven't yet persuaded the EU or UK to restore visa-free access. The Citizenship Commission released revised regulations in January 2026 raising the minimum donation to $150,000 （约¥1,086,000） (effective July 2026) and introducing a $50,000 （约¥362,000） refundable bond held for 5 years—refunded only if you avoid criminal convictions anywhere during that period. Industry observers believe these changes may improve Vanuatu's FATF rating by 2027 and reopen EU visa-waiver talks, but no formal negotiations have started as of mid-2026.

Is the Vanuatu citizenship by investment passport legitimate?

Absolutely. Vanuatu citizenship-by-investment passports are fully legitimate documents issued under the Citizenship Act (Consolidated Edition 2016) and recognized by all 193 UN member states. They comply with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Document 9303 standards, include biometric data pages, and appear in the global passport verification databases that immigration officers use worldwide. The document itself has never been questioned—what changed is how many countries grant visa-free access, a consequence of applicant-vetting concerns, not authenticity disputes. A Vanuatu passport works exactly as intended at every border.

What Are the Real-World Advantages of Holding a Vanuatu Passport?

Tax-free foreign income stands first. The Income Tax Act (Cap 126) exempts all income earned outside Vanuatu from taxation, regardless of where you live or your residency status. Zero capital gains tax. Zero inheritance tax. Zero wealth tax. Dividends repatriated from offshore subsidiaries face no withholding. This matters for digital entrepreneurs, consultants, and portfolio investors managing global income streams from no-tax or territorial-tax jurisdictions like Singapore, Hong Kong SAR, the UAE, or Panama. A software developer holding Vanuatu citizenship and based in Dubai invoices European clients and pays zero income tax on the revenue. Compare that to a Grenada passport holder in the same situation: identical UAE tax treatment, but citizenship costs $235,000 （约¥1,701,400） minimum versus Vanuatu's $152,800 （约¥1,106,272）.

Asia-Pacific business mobility comes second. Visa-free access to Singapore (30 days), Malaysia (30 days), and Hong Kong SAR (14 days) means you can attend client meetings, trade conferences, and supply-chain inspections without advance visa applications. A Vanuatu citizen managing e-commerce logistics across Southeast Asia enters Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines on consecutive trips, each one processed in under 5 minutes at automated immigration lanes. That same itinerary with a Pakistani or Nigerian passport requires three separate visa applications, $300 in consular fees, and 4 to 6 weeks of advance coordination. Australia and New Zealand remain closed (both require e-visas with 5–15 business day processing), which is a real gap. But if your business focuses on ASEAN, the Malaysia and Singapore privileges substantially reduce friction.

Family mobility and dual citizenship represent the third advantage. Vanuatu law permits unrestricted dual nationality with zero renunciation requirement and no obligation to disclose other passports to Vanuatu authorities. A Lebanese entrepreneur acquires Vanuatu citizenship while keeping Lebanese nationality intact, then uses the Vanuatu passport for visa-free travel to Russia (90 days) and the Philippines (30 days), reserving the Lebanese passport for Arab League destinations. Children under 18 automatically acquire citizenship when included in a parent's DSP application. Dependent parents and grandparents have no age cap—$25,000 （约¥181,000） per dependent over 65. Multi-generational families achieve identical citizenship status in a single 1–2-month cycle, whereas Caribbean programs often cap dependent parents at 65 or impose health screening (Saint Lucia).

What are the benefits of a Vanuatu passport for digital nomads?

The 30-day visa-free windows in Malaysia and the Philippines become springboards. A Vanuatu citizen enters Malaysia visa-free, then applies for the DE Rantau Nomad Pass within those 30 days (approved in 5–10 business days), and remains for 12 months with multiple re-entries permitted. Philippines offers the SVEG visa on similar terms. Zero tax on foreign-sourced income—consulting fees, freelance payments, remote salary deposits—means no Vanuatu tax liability when income flows into non-Vanuatu accounts. No physical residency requirement compounds the advantage. Unlike UAE residency (which demands a biometric renewal visit every 2 years) or Caribbean citizenship (which can trigger tax residency if you spend more than 183 days per year there), Vanuatu citizenship has no minimum stay obligation in Vanuatu itself. You're a citizen with no tether to the islands.

Can you hold a Vanuatu passport and another nationality?

Yes, without restriction. Vanuatu law permits dual citizenship and imposes no renunciation requirement when acquiring citizenship through investment. The Citizenship Act (Consolidated Edition 2016) doesn't require disclosure of other nationalities, and Vanuatu authorities never notify your country of origin about the new citizenship. One critical caveat: confirm your home country permits dual nationality. India, China, and Singapore prohibit citizens from holding a second passport and may revoke your original citizenship if dual nationality is discovered. Vanuatu does not screen for these foreign restrictions—compliance is your responsibility alone.

How Does Vanuatu Compare to Other Citizenship by Investment Alternatives?

Vanuatu's appeal is speed and price. You get citizenship in 1 to 2 months for $152,800 （约¥1,106,272）—substantially cheaper and faster than tier-two Caribbean alternatives. The tradeoff is clear: only 87 visa-free destinations versus 140 to 155 for Caribbean programs. That matters if you travel to Europe regularly; it barely matters if your world is Asia-Pacific.

Grenada ranks 32nd on the 2026 Henley Index with 147 destinations. You get full EU and UK access plus something Caribbean competitors don't: an E-2 treaty investor visa pathway to the United States. The cost is $235,000 （约¥1,701,400） with processing between 4 to 6 months. Saint Lucia (31st, 149 destinations, $240,000 （约¥1,737,600）, 3 to 5 months) and Dominica (33rd, 145 destinations, $200,000 （约¥1,448,000）, 3 to 4 months) offer nearly identical benefits. All three grant 90-day Schengen access per 180-day window, CARICOM free movement, and visa-free UK entry—though the UK is introducing an ETA requirement for Caribbean nationals in 2027, mirroring Vanuatu's approach.

Program	2026 Henley Rank	Visa-Free Destinations	Minimum Investment (Single Applicant)	Processing Time	EU Access
Vanuatu	57	87	$152,800 （约¥1,106,272）	1–2 months	No (visa required)
Grenada	32	147	$235,000 （约¥1,701,400）	4–6 months	Yes (90 days in 180)
Saint Lucia	31	149	$240,000 （约¥1,737,600）	3–5 months	Yes (90 days in 180)
Dominica	33	145	$200,000 （约¥1,448,000）	3–4 months	Yes (90 days in 180)
Malta	2 (tied)	190	€750,000 + €700,000 real estate	36 months	Yes (full EU citizenship)

The cost-to-mobility equation shifts depending on where you actually go. Pay $82,200 （约¥595,128） more for Grenada and you unlock all 27 Schengen states—60 additional destinations. But here's the thing: if you operate exclusively in Singapore, Malaysia, Dubai, and Hong Kong SAR, Vanuatu's 87 destinations cover your needs. You save $82,200 （约¥595,128） and get citizenship 2 to 4 months sooner.

Investment security is comparable. All five programs maintain strong sovereign credit ratings (Vanuatu is unrated but has never defaulted on sovereign debt; Caribbean states hold B+ to BBB− ratings). Government stability tells a different story. Vanuatu's parliament saw three prime minister changes in 2023 alone, while Grenada and Saint Lucia sustained stable coalition governments through 2023–2026.

Malta and Cyprus represent the premium tier. Malta's citizenship-by-naturalization requires a €750,000 non-refundable contribution, €700,000 real estate purchase (held 5 years), and 3 years of residence—delivering full EU citizenship with 190 visa-free destinations (tied for 2nd globally). Processing takes 36 months. Cyprus suspended its program in 2020 after fraud scandals but reopened a revised version in 2024, now requiring a €2 million real estate investment, €200,000 government donation, and 7 years of residence. The Cypriot passport ranks 15th with 178 destinations and full EU mobility. These programs target ultra-high-net-worth applicants who prioritize maximum global access and EU residency. Vanuatu targets middle-tier investors optimizing for speed, cost efficiency, and tax advantages—not absolute mobility.

Should You Consider Obtaining a Vanuatu Passport in 2026?

Three applicant profiles fit Vanuatu well. First: entrepreneurs and remote workers operating primarily in Asia-Pacific who care more about speed and tax efficiency than European access. A Singapore-based e-commerce manager sourcing from Malaysia, the Philippines, and Vietnam gains 30-day visa-free entry to both countries, zero tax on Singapore consulting income, and suffers no penalty from lacking EU access. Second: investors building geopolitical redundancy. A Lebanese or Egyptian professional with only an Arab passport vulnerable to sudden visa policy shifts can acquire Vanuatu citizenship in 1 to 2 months, gaining immediate 90-day Russian access and 30-day ASEAN entry as insurance against home-country instability. Third: families needing multi-generational citizenship without age restrictions. Vanuatu permits unlimited dependent parents and grandparents for $25,000 （约¥181,000） each with no medical examination—Caribbean programs cap dependent parents at ages 55 to 65, imposing health screenings.

Vanuatu doesn't work if you need European or North American business mobility. An investor with frequent client meetings in Paris, London, or New York faces $80 Schengen visa fees, 15–30 day processing delays, and UK ETA applications for every trip. The friction erodes your $82,200 （约¥595,128） savings. Do the math: 12 annual EU trips cost approximately $960 in visa fees plus 24 hours processing time. Over 5 years, that's $4,800 （约¥34,752） and 120 hours. Professional time valued at $150–$300 per hour makes Grenada citizenship the smarter choice. But take zero annual EU trips? You pocket the full $82,200 （约¥595,128） difference and gain Asia-Pacific access 2 to 4 months faster.

Prepare original documents or certified true copies. The Citizenship Commission accepts no photocopies. You'll need a valid passport (6+ months validity), birth certificate apostilled by the issuing country, marriage certificate if applicable, police clearance certificates from all countries where you've lived 12+ months in the past decade, bank reference letters dated within 90 days confirming liquid assets covering the investment plus 12 months living expenses, notarized university degrees and professional licenses, and source-of-funds documentation (audited financial statements for business income, property sale contracts for real estate proceeds, inheritance documents for gifts). Any document not in English or French requires certified translation by a translator registered with the Vanuatu Translation Bureau or recognized under the 1961 Hague Convention.

Three myths circulate frequently. Vanuatu citizenship does not grant automatic Australian work rights—you'll need a separate e-visa. The passport doesn't unlock offshore banking free from tax reporting; most banks now follow the Common Reporting Standard and report account balances to your country of tax residence (which differs from citizenship). And no, the program isn't closing. The Vanuatu government announced no closure date and reaffirmed the program in its 2026 budget.

Your next step: engage a licensed agent from the 11 approved by the Vanuatu Citizenship Commission (find them at Vanuatu Department of Immigration). Gather certified documents, transfer the due diligence fee ($7,500 （约¥54,300） for a single applicant, $15,000 （约¥108,600） for a family of four), and submit via the agent's secure portal. The Commission acknowledges receipt within 3 business days and issues preliminary approval or requests additional documents within 30 days.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Vanuatu Passport Ranking & Value

How long is a Vanuatu passport valid?

A Vanuatu passport is valid for 10 years if you're 18 or older, 5 years if you're under 18. Renewal applications can be filed up to 12 months before expiration at any Vanuatu diplomatic mission, consulate, or by mail to the Passport Office in Port Vila. Standard renewal processing takes 20 business days (fee: 20,000 VT, approximately $170 USD); express service takes 1 business day (fee: 30,000 VT, approximately $255 USD).

Can I renew my Vanuatu passport internationally?

Yes. Renew at any Vanuatu embassy, high commission, consulate, or authorized honorary consul worldwide. Mail is also an option: send notarized application forms, ICAO-compliant passport photos, and certified supporting documents to the Port Vila Passport Office. Processing times and fees remain identical. Vanuatu maintains 13 diplomatic missions globally, concentrated in Asia-Pacific (Australia, China, India) and Europe (Belgium for EU representation).

What is the processing time for a Vanuatu citizenship application?

Standard applications process in 1 to 2 months from the date the Citizenship Commission receives complete documentation and confirms the due diligence fee. Enhanced due diligence cases—applicants from sanctioned jurisdictions, individuals with complex offshore corporate structures, or files flagged by Interpol—extend to 3 to 4 months. The fastest approval on record was 28 calendar days for a single applicant with straightforward employment income (5 years of audited financial statements) and no prior residence in high-risk jurisdictions.

Does Vanuatu have an age requirement for passport holders?

No age limits exist. Newborn children automatically acquire citizenship if at least one parent holds Vanuatu citizenship at birth—location doesn't matter. For citizenship-by-investment applicants, dependent children can be included from birth through age 25 (if enrolled full-time in university), plus dependent parents or grandparents at any age. The extra fees are substantial: $25,000 （约¥181,000） per dependent over 65, $15,000 （约¥108,600） for those aged 18–64. Passport fees themselves follow an age bracket structure: children 0–17 pay 10,000 VT, working-age adults 18–64 pay 20,000 VT, and seniors 65+ drop back to 10,000 VT.

Are there restrictions on how many passports Vanuatu citizens can hold?

Vanuatu law allows unlimited passports and citizenships simultaneously. You won't be asked to disclose other nationalities, and Vanuatu won't alert foreign governments when you acquire citizenship. That said, your home country might care—and some care deeply. India, China, and the United Arab Emirates automatically revoke citizenship the moment you acquire a second nationality. Before applying, verify your country's dual-citizenship policy. If it doesn't allow multiple passports and you proceed anyway, you'll lose your original citizenship permanently. Vanuatu accepts no responsibility for this outcome; the legal compliance burden is entirely yours.

What documents do I need to apply for a Vanuatu passport?

Start with a completed application form from vanuatupassport.vu or any Vanuatu diplomatic mission. You'll need two passport photos (45 mm × 35 mm, ICAO Document 9303 specs: plain white background, no glasses or heavy makeup). Bring your original birth certificate or citizenship certificate, plus a certified copy of a valid government-issued photo ID. Married applicants changing surnames must include a marriage certificate. Processing fees depend on age: 10,000 VT (ages 0–17), 20,000 VT (18–64), 10,000 VT (65+).

Standard processing takes 20 business days. If you're flying tomorrow, express service costs 30,000 VT and delivers in 1 business day—though availability depends on your location and the embassy's current workload. For renewals, submit your current passport (it gets canceled and kept), new photos, and the applicable fee. Plan ahead; "expedited" doesn't mean instant.