South Africa to Vanuatu visa requirements

South African ordinary passport holders do NOT need a visa for short tourist visits to Vanuatu. They receive a free 30-day visitor permit on arrival. Vanuatu grants visa-free entry to South African ordinary passport holders for tourism. South Africa is one of roughly 22 African countries on Vanuatu's visa-exemption list, and travelers are issued a free 30-day visitor permit (stamp) at the port of entry, no advance application or fee required. Vanuatu is a Pacific island nation and is not part of the Schengen area, so no ETIAS or Schengen 90/180 rule applies. For stays beyond 30 days and up to a maximum of 120 days, travelers can apply for a tourist visa locally at the Department of Immigration for a fee of around VUV 5,150; this 120-day tourist visa cannot be extended further. Standard entry conditions apply: passport valid for at least 6 months beyond arrival, a confirmed onward/return ticket, proof of sufficient funds, and proof of accommodation. No work or business activity is permitted on a tourist entry. Sources are consistent that the verdict for a short tourist stay is visa-free; the only paid pathway is the optional in-country extension to 120 days.