
Vanuatu Passport Ranking – Visa Free Access to 90 Countries
The Vanuatu passport currently ranks 57th globally in 2025, offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 90 destinations worldwide. This Pacific Island nation's travel document provides moderate international mobility, particularly useful for travel within Oceania, parts of Asia, and select European countries. While the passport has experienced ranking fluctuations over the years—peaking at 36th place in 2022 with access to 135 countries—it remains a viable option for those seeking alternative citizenship and enhanced travel freedom. The Vanuatu passport appeals to investors and individuals looking for increased global mobility through its citizenship-by-investment program.
Quick Statistics for Vanuatu passport
Source: Skyscanner & Official Government Websites.
Top Visa-Free Destinations for Ni-Vanuatu Citizens
Popular destinations where Vanuatu passport holders can travel without a visa:
| Country | Maximum Stay | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 180 days | GB | |
| Up to 30 days | SG | |
| Up to 90 days | HK | |
| Up to 30 days | MY | |
| Up to 90 days | IE |
Visa Requirements by Country
Complete breakdown of visa requirements for Vanuatu passport holders
✅ Visa-Free
55 countries
Belize
Anguilla
Antigua and Barbuda
Bahamas
Barbados
Belarus
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Cayman Islands
Cook Islands
Costa Rica
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
El Salvador
Fiji
The Gambia
Gibraltar
Grenada
Guatemala
Haiti
Honduras
Hong Kong (SAR China)
Jamaica
Kenya
Kiribati
Kosovo
Lesotho
Malaysia
Mauritius
Micronesia
Moldova
Montenegro
Montserrat
Nicaragua
Palestinian Territory
Panama
Peru
Philippines
Senegal
Singapore
St. Lucia
St. Vincent and the Grenadines
eSwatini
Tanzania
Trinidad and Tobago
Uganda
British Virgin Islands
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Suriname
Rwanda
Angola
Thailand
St. Helena
🛬 Visa on Arrival
30 countries
Madagascar
Papua New Guinea
Bangladesh
Bolivia
Burundi
Cambodia
Cape Verde Islands
Comoro Islands
Egypt
Guinea-Bissau
Iran
Jordan
Laos
Macao (SAR China)
Malawi
Maldives
Marshall Islands
Mozambique
Nauru
Nepal
Palau Islands
Samoa
Sierra Leone
Solomon Islands
Timor-Leste
Tonga
Tuvalu
Djibouti
Niue
Namibia
🔐 ETA Required
5 countries
Sri Lanka
Seychelles
Israel
St. Kitts and Nevis
Russian Federation
💻 E-Visa
38 countries
Azerbaijan
Benin
Colombia
Ethiopia
Gabon
Georgia
India
Kyrgyzstan
Oman
Pakistan
Qatar
Sao Tome and Principe
Tajikistan
Türkiye
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
Uzbekistan
Vietnam
Albania
Guinea
Kazakhstan
Bahrain
Cameroon
Armenia
Equatorial Guinea
Togo
Syria
Cuba
Indonesia
Burkina Faso
Mauritania
Congo (Dem. Rep.)
Nigeria
Liberia
Somalia
Bhutan
Cote d'Ivoire
South Sudan
❌ Visa Required
98 countries
Ireland
Afghanistan
Algeria
Argentina
Aruba
Austria
Belgium
Bonaire; St. Eustatius and Saba
Brazil
Brunei
Bulgaria
Canada
Central African Republic
Chad
Chile
China
Congo (Rep.)
Croatia
Curacao
Cyprus
Czechia
Denmark
Eritrea
Estonia
Falkland Islands
Faroe Islands
Finland
France
French Guiana
French Polynesia
French West Indies
Germany
Ghana
Greece
Greenland
Guam
Guyana
Hungary
Iraq
Italy
Japan
Latvia
Lebanon
Libya
Lithuania
Luxembourg
North Macedonia
Mali
Malta
Mayotte
Mexico
Mongolia
Morocco
Myanmar
Netherlands
New Caledonia
New Zealand
Niger
North Korea
Northern Mariana Islands
Paraguay
Poland
Portugal
Puerto Rico
Reunion
Romania
American Samoa
Saudi Arabia
Serbia
Slovakia
Slovenia
South Africa
South Korea
Spain
St. Maarten
Sudan
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan (Chinese Taipei)
Tunisia
Turkmenistan
Turks and Caicos Islands
United States
Uruguay
Vatican City
Venezuela
US Virgin Islands
Yemen
Australia
United Kingdom
Andorra
Iceland
Liechtenstein
Monaco
Norway
San Marino
Kuwait
Bermuda
Historical Ranking Trend
Vanuatu's passport ranking progression from 2006 to 2025
Trend: Declined by 6 positions from 2006 to 2025
Official Vanuatu Passport & Travel Resources
Access official government resources for passport services, travel advisories, and visa information:
Compare Vanuatu Passport with Other Passports
See how Vanuatu's passport compares with other OCEANIA in the same ranking tier:
| Country | Rank | Visa-Free Destinations | Mobility Score | Global Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #57 | 90 | 42/100 | 43/100 | |
| #47 | 122 | 42/100 | 53/100 | |
| #47 | 122 | 48/100 | 53/100 | |
| #58 | 89 | 62/100 | 42/100 | |
| #61 | 86 | 28/100 | 39/100 | |
| #62 | 85 | 28/100 | 38/100 |
*Mobility score calculated based on visa-free access and global travel freedom.
*Global score reflects overall passport strength considering various factors.
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