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Vanuatu travel advice
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Vanuatu travel guide - essential info
Below is a beginner's guide to Vanuatu with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.
| Vanuatu - quick facts | |
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| Time difference | UK +11 hours |
| Language(s) | Bislama, English, French |
| Currency | Vanuatu Vatu |
| Electricity | I plug (230V) |
| Driving side | Right |
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Vanuatu weather
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The Vanuatu weather guide shows long term monthly averages for Efate.
Vanuatu travel advice
Check the latest travel advice on visiting Vanuatu from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.
- UK traveller advice for Vanuatu - UK FCDO
- Irish traveller advice for Vanuatu - Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland
- Canadian travel advice for Vanuatu - Government of Canada
- US travel advisories for Vanuatu - US Department of State
- Safe travel advisories for Vanuatu - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, New Zealand
- Smarter traveller advice for Vanuatu - Department of Foreign Affairs, Australia
Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around Vanuatu.
Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
FCDO travel advice
Vanuatu travel health
Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Vanuatu with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.
- Vaccines & medicines for Vanuatu - CDC
- Health & vaccinations for Vanuatu - TravelHealthPro, NaTHNac
- How to stay safe & healthy in Vanuatu - Fit for Travel, Public Health Scotland
Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in Vanuatu, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.
Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Vanuatu covid live updates
Check the latest live updates on Covid-19 in Vanuatu with the vaccination requirements, current available statistics and up-to-date travel advice from government agencies.
- Travellers' health for Vanuatu - Ministry of Health, Vanuatu
- Coronavirus timeline in Vanuatu - Our World in Data
Vanuatu travel features
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Vanuatu FAQs
Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Vanuatu including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.
Are there entry restrictions to Vanuatu due to Covid-19?
Vanuatu is open for tourism from the UK. There are no special entry requirements for Vanuatu.
Check out Ministry of Health, Vanuatu for more information.
Do I need to quarantine in the UK if I travel from Vanuatu?
You do not need to quarantine on arrival in the UK from Vanuatu. The UK no longer requires a passenger locator form, Covid-19 test or proof of vaccination.
What is the time difference between Vanuatu and the UK?
The time difference between Vanuatu and the UK is UK time+11 hours.
What is the main language spoken in Vanuatu?
The main languages spoken in Vanuatu are Bislama, English and French.
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What is the currency in Vanuatu?
The currency in Vanuatu is the Vanuatu Vatu (VUV).
Which plugs are used in Vanuatu?
Vanuatu uses electrical plug type I (230 Volts).
Which side of the road do they drive on in Vanuatu?
They drive on the right side of the road in Vanuatu.
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