South Korea to Vanuatu visa requirements

South Korean ordinary passport holders can visit Vanuatu visa-free for tourism, receiving a free 30-day visitor permit on arrival. No visa or fee is required before travel. South Korea is on Vanuatu's visa-exemption list, so ordinary passport holders do not need a visa for short tourist visits. On arrival at Bauerfield International Airport (Port Vila) or another point of entry, immigration officers stamp a free visitor permit valid for up to 30 days. There is no pre-arrival application, no eVisa, and no entry fee. Travelers must hold a passport valid for at least 6 months beyond arrival, a confirmed return or onward ticket, and proof of sufficient funds (around 40,000 VUV per month, roughly USD 325) plus accommodation details, although funds are rarely checked in practice. The permit covers tourism, family visits, and business meetings/conferences only; employment, freelancing, and other commercial activity are prohibited. If a longer stay is needed, visitors can apply at the Department of Immigration and Passport Services in Port Vila for a tourist visa extension up to a cumulative maximum of 120 days within any 12-month period, for a fee of 7,420 VUV (about USD 60). The extension must be requested before the initial 30-day permit lapses, as it cannot be processed afterward, and the 120-day limit cannot be exceeded. This visa-free arrangement has been stable through 2024-2026 with no eVisa or ETA requirement introduced for tourist arrivals from South Korea.