Vanuatu Passport Ranking: Visa-Free Countries and Visa Requirements

VanuatuThis country’s passport is ranked No. 98 globally.Last check:Last update:
Mobility Score93

How Do We Rank It?

passportreports.com's AI-supported ranking model ranks passports by mobility score, a metric that combines visa-free entry, visa on arrival, and electronic travel authorization access. When scores are tied, it first compares the number of visa-free destinations, then destinations accessible with electronic travel authorization, and finally visa-on-arrival destinations. Review the algorithm used in our methodology.

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Passport Mobility Over Time

Annual Mobility Score and global ranking history for this passport.

Mobility History Table
YearMobility ScoreGlobal Rank
20207667
202110570
20229890
20239994
20249791
20259690
20269398
Population
342,564(2026 est.)
Official language
Bislama, English, French
Government type
Parliamentary republic
Continent
Oceania
Capital
Port Vila
Currency
Vanuatu vatu
Area
12,190 km²
Phone code
+678

Vanuatu: Other Rankings

Welcoming rankWelcoming Countries
68th out of 199 countries
Within-Language RankingEnglish
34th out of 60 countries
Within-Language RankingFrench
8th out of 29 countries
Form-of-Government RankingParliamentary Republic
33rd out of 40 countries
WTO Members RankingWTO Member Countries
93rd out of 159 countries
Commonwealth RankingCommonwealth Countries
32nd out of 56 countries
G77 RankingG77 Countries
49th out of 132 countries

Key Destination Access

USARequired

A valid visa is required before travel.

United KingdomRequired

A valid visa is required before travel.

CanadaRequired

A valid visa is required before travel.

Schengen AreaRequired

A valid visa is required before travel.

About Vanuatu

Vanuatu is an island nation located in the South Pacific Ocean. It consists of roughly 80 islands that stretch over 1,300 kilometers. The archipelago is part of the Melanesia region and lies east of Australia. Volcanic activity has shaped many of the islands, creating dramatic landscapes.

Daily life in Vanuatu revolves around small communities and traditional customs. Most people live in rural villages where subsistence farming is common. Port Vila, the capital, offers a mix of modern amenities and relaxed island pace. Markets are vibrant centers for local produce and handicrafts.

Vanuatu maintains strong cultural ties with other Melanesian countries like Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea. The country is a member of the United Nations and the Pacific Islands Forum. Its passport facilitates travel to several destinations, though visa requirements vary. Tourism contributes to the economy, with visitors drawn to natural beauty and unique cultural traditions.