Do United Kingdom passport holders need a visa to visit VU?

UK ordinary passport holders do NOT need a visa for Vanuatu. You receive a free visitor permit on arrival for up to 30 days for tourism, extendable in-country up to a maximum of 120 days. British citizens travelling to Vanuatu for tourism or a short visit are granted visa-free entry. On arrival, immigration issues a visitor permit allowing a stay of up to 30 days at no cost. The permit can be extended in-country (typically in 30-day increments) up to a cumulative maximum of 120 days from the date of entry. Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your date of arrival, and immigration officers may ask to see proof of onward or return travel and evidence of sufficient funds or accommodation. Vanuatu is in the South Pacific and is not part of the Schengen area, so the Schengen 90/180 rule and ETIAS do not apply. The UK government (GOV.UK) and the Vanuatu Department of Immigration and Passport Services are the authoritative references; GOV.UK confirms the six-month passport validity requirement and directs travellers to Vanuatu immigration for visa policy, which provides the visa-free visitor permit for British nationals. No advance application, eVisa, or visa-on-arrival fee is required for a standard short tourist stay.