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🇳🇿New Zealand: visa requirements for Vanuatu passport holders

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Vanuatu passport holders need a visa to visit New Zealand. A Visitor visa is applied for before travel.
Entry requirementVisitor visa, in advance
Maximum stayCommonly up to 9 months as granted
How to applyOnline via Immigration New Zealand
Passport validityAt least 3 months beyond intended departure

Official source: Immigration NZ › · Last verified 25 June 2026.

New Zealand requires Vanuatu nationals to hold a Visitor visa for tourism or family visits, applied for online with supporting documents. The NZeTA visa-waiver route does not apply to Vanuatu passports.

As with Australia, plan the visa step well ahead of travel, and keep your passport valid beyond your trip.

New Zealand Visitor visa applications are made online with evidence of funds, onward travel and good character. If you later transit New Zealand on a different trip, check transit-visa rules separately. As with Australia, plan the application ahead of peak travel periods and keep your passport valid well beyond your intended stay.

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 — New Zealand & the Vanuatu passport

Do Vanuatu citizens need a visa for New Zealand?
Yes. A Visitor visa must be applied for before travel; the NZeTA waiver does not apply.
How long can I stay in New Zealand as a visitor?
Visitor visas are commonly granted for stays of up to 9 months.
Do Vanuatu citizens need a transit visa for New Zealand?
Transit rules differ from visitor rules; depending on your nationality and routing you may need a transit visa, so confirm before booking connecting flights through New Zealand.
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