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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.

Chinese nationals weighing a second passport can read our dedicated guide to Vanuatu citizenship for Chinese citizens.

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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