Immigration and Customs
Once you have completed your customs and quarantine formalities, the captain must go to the Immigration office, with the passports of the entire crew, in order to obtain the necessary visas for their stay.
This visa has a duration of one month and requires that you live on your boat and prohibited from working in the country. An entry tax will have to be paid to formalize your entry into Vanuatu. 2018 fees include 4000vt for Quarantine, 3000vt for the Customs, 2000vt by passport. These amounts are subject to revision.
If you wish to stay longer, you must submit your visa extension request at least 4 weeks in advance (upon arrival) in any port of entry except Sola in Vanua Lava. The maximum length of stay is 4 months, with the possibility of extending to one year on request and with payment.
If a crew member is to disembark in Vanuatu, the skipper, who is responsible for his crew, will have to present the return air ticket to his home country immediately.
Visit the Vanuatu Customs website to keep up-to-date with the latest updates on entry procedures.
Click on the following link to download the Inter-Island Permit and the arrival and departure documents.
