🇧🇷BRAZIL

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Do Brazil passport holders need a visa to visit VU?

Q: How long can I stay in Vanuatu without a visa?

The initial on-arrival permit is typically 30 days at no cost. You can extend it in-country up to a maximum cumulative stay of 120 days.

Q: Is there any fee or online application?

No. There is no eVisa, no online form and no fee for the on-arrival visitor permit. Only an in-country extension carries a fee (around USD 60).

Q: What documents do I need at the border?

A passport valid for at least six months, a confirmed return or onward ticket, and proof of sufficient funds. Accommodation details and an arrival card are also expected.

Q: Does the EU/Schengen visa change affect this trip?

No. The EU's December 2024 decision affected Vanuatu passport holders entering Schengen. It has no bearing on a Brazilian traveling to Vanuatu.

Q: Can I work or do business on this permit?

No. The visitor permit is for tourism, family visits or short business meetings only; paid employment or commercial activity is not allowed.

Brazilian ordinary passport holders do NOT need a visa for tourist visits to Vanuatu. A free visitor permit is stamped into your passport on arrival, valid for up to 30 days, and can be extended locally to a maximum total stay of 120 days. Brazil is on Vanuatu's visa-exemption list, one of nine eligible nationalities from the Americas (alongside the US, Canada, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Uruguay and Cuba). Brazilian tourists receive a free visitor permit on arrival at Port Vila (Bauerfield) or Espiritu Santo, normally granted for 30 days at no cost. There is no online application, no eVisa and no advance approval required for a short tourist stay. Travelers must hold a passport valid for at least six months, a confirmed return or onward ticket, and proof of sufficient funds. The permit can be extended in-country through the Department of Immigration and Passport Services up to a maximum cumulative stay of 120 days. Note: the EU revoked Vanuatu PASSPORT holders' Schengen visa-free access in December 2024, but this is unrelated to Brazilians visiting Vanuatu and does not affect this route. The verdict was verified against Vanuatu's visa policy and Brazil's outbound visa-requirements references.

VISA-FREETOURISMSINGLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30

For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.

/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30

Visa type

Visa-free visitor permit (issued on arrival)

Maximum stay

Up to 30 days (extendable in-country to a 120-day maximum)

per entry

Entries

Single entry per permit

from issue date

Visa fee

Free (no charge for the on-arrival visitor permit)

consular fee only

Processing time

Immediate at the immigration counter

standard track

Validity

Valid for the duration of the stamped permit; use within passport validity

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm passport validity

Ensure your Brazilian ordinary passport is valid for at least six months beyond your intended departure from Vanuatu and has a blank page for the entry stamp.

· Before booking· 6-month validity

/02

Book return or onward travel

Purchase a confirmed return or onward ticket departing Vanuatu within the permitted stay; immigration officers may ask to see it.

· Required at check-in and arrival

/03

Prepare proof of funds and accommodation

Carry evidence of sufficient funds (roughly USD 325 per month) and a hotel booking or host invitation to show on request.

· Supporting documents

/04

Travel to Vanuatu

Fly into Bauerfield International Airport (Port Vila) or Santo-Pekoa (Espiritu Santo). No advance visa or online form is needed.

· No pre-arrival application

/05

Receive your visitor permit on arrival

Present your passport, return ticket and arrival card to the immigration officer, who stamps a free visitor permit (typically 30 days) into your passport.

· At immigration· Free

/06

Extend if staying longer

To remain beyond the initial permit, apply at the Department of Immigration and Passport Services in Port Vila before it expires, up to a 120-day total.

· Optional· In-country

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

9 items

Personalized checklist

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Brazilian ordinary passport valid 6+ months beyond stay

required

At least one blank passport page for the entry stamp

required

Confirmed return or onward ticket out of Vanuatu

required

Proof of sufficient funds (approx. USD 325/month)

required

Hotel booking or host invitation letter

recommended

Completed arrival/disembarkation card (given on the plane)

required

Travel/health insurance for the trip

recommended

Written parental consent if traveling with minors under 18

recommended

Copies of itinerary and accommodation details

optional

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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Visitor permit on arrivalVUV 0Free of charge for visa-exempt nationals including Brazil

Stay extension (beyond initial permit)~USD 60 / approx. VUV 7,000Optional; paid in-country to extend toward the 120-day maximum

Total estimate0 — 0incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Visitor permit on arrival

Immediate at the counter

Standard process for Brazilian tourists: the permit is stamped into your passport at immigration with no fee or prior application.

In-country extension

A few business days

Optional processing at the Department of Immigration and Passport Services if you wish to stay beyond the initial permit.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Visa exemption for Brazil

Brazil is one of nine Americas nationalities granted visa-free entry to Vanuatu for tourism.

High

/02

Permit issued free on arrival

No online form, fee or advance approval is needed; the permit is stamped at the border.

High

/03

Return/onward ticket requirement

Travelers without proof of onward travel can be refused entry or boarding.

Medium

/04

Stay limited to the stamped permit

Overstaying the visitor permit risks fines; extensions must be requested in-country before expiry.

Medium

/05

Passport validity shortfall

A passport with under six months validity is the most common reason for denied boarding.

Low

/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01

Immigration

Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.

/02

Customs

Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.

/03

Connectivity

Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.

/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024

2026-05-30

Brazil to Vanuatu route verified

Confirmed Brazil remains visa-free for Vanuatu with a free on-arrival visitor permit (30 days, extendable to 120). Verified against Vanuatu visa policy and Brazilian outbound visa references; EU's December 2024 revocation of Vanuatu passport holders' Schengen access does not affect this route.

/09 — The questions