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🇨🇳China: visa requirements for Vanuatu passport holders

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A visa is required for Vanuatu passport holders to enter mainland China. The standard route is a tourist (L) visa obtained in advance.
Entry requirementTourist (L) or relevant category visa, in advance
Maximum stayPer visa granted (commonly 30 days for single-entry tourist visas)
Where to applyChinese visa application service centre
Passport validityAt least 6 months with blank pages

Cross-checked against the destination’s immigration authority · Last verified 25 June 2026.

Mainland China requires Vanuatu nationals to hold a visa appropriate to their purpose — most commonly the L (tourist) visa. Note that special rules and transit exemptions can apply to certain cities and airports; these change periodically, so check the latest guidance.

Remember that Hong Kong, by contrast, remains visa-free for Vanuatu passport holders — a useful distinction when planning travel in the region.

Chinese visa applications for Vanuatu citizens go through a Chinese Visa Application Service Centre, where biometrics are usually collected. Have your invitation or detailed itinerary, hotel bookings and return flights ready. Note that visa-free transit windows exist for some Chinese cities and airports under specific conditions — check whether your routing qualifies before relying on it.

This page is for general information only and is not legal or immigration advice. Entry rules change frequently and without notice — always confirm current requirements with the destination’s official embassy, consulate or immigration authority before booking travel.

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FAQ — China & the Vanuatu passport

Do Vanuatu citizens need a visa for China?
Yes, for mainland China — typically a tourist (L) visa obtained in advance.
Is Hong Kong treated the same as mainland China?
No — Hong Kong is visa-free for Vanuatu passport holders, while mainland China requires a visa.
Does China offer visa-free transit to Vanuatu passport holders?
Some Chinese cities offer limited visa-free transit under strict conditions (eligible nationality, onward third-country ticket, designated ports). Verify current eligibility for your exact routing before travel.
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