India to Vanuatu visa requirements

Indian passport holders can travel to Vanuatu visa-free for tourism. India is on Vanuatu's visa-exempt list, so no visa is required in advance. You receive a free visitor permit stamp on arrival, typically valid for 30 days, which can be extended in-country up to a maximum of 120 days. No application, form, fee, or pre-approval is needed at the border. Vanuatu grants visa-exempt (visa-free) entry to Indian ordinary passport holders for tourism and short visits. There is no eVisa, no visa-on-arrival application, and no entry fee: travelers simply present a valid passport and supporting documents at immigration and receive a free visitor permit stamp. The initial permit is commonly granted for 30 days. Visitors may apply at the Department of Immigration in Port Vila to extend or convert the stay, up to an overall maximum of 120 days. The exemption covers tourism, visiting family, and short business meetings/conferences only — paid work, volunteering for pay, and other commercial or employment activity are prohibited. Standard entry conditions apply: a passport valid at least six months beyond the intended stay, a confirmed return or onward ticket, proof of sufficient funds, and proof of accommodation. Vanuatu is a South Pacific island nation and is NOT part of the Schengen area, so the Schengen 90/180 rule and ETIAS do not apply. Sources consulted include the Wikipedia summary of Vanuatu's official visa policy (which mirrors the Department of Immigration policy) and the Vanuatu Department of Immigration and Passport Services pages; corroborated by current travel-industry guides. Verdict: visa-free.