Country guide
Vanuatu
Visa
No visa needed
Vaccinations
None required
Currency
Vatu (VUV) (Australian Dollars are also widely accepted in the main towns)
Time zones
UTC/GMT +11 hours (9 hours ahead of South Africa)
Dialing code
+ 678
Best time to go
May – October. November – March is hot and humid. May – October is drier and cooler (average daytime temp is 26° C). Cyclones are possible during the summer (between December and April).
Drinking water
Mains water in hotels and towns is safe to drink but has high calcium content.
Travel tips
In accordance with Vanuatu Custom neither tipping nor bargaining are practised in Vanuatu.
Visa guide
Entry requirements
- Proof of sufficient funds
- Onward travel arrangements
- Passport valid for 6 months beyond departure date
Visa requirements
Visas are not required by South African passport holders for a stay of up to 120 days.
Visa information is available here: immigration.gov.vu
Health / vaccinations
Compulsory: None
Recommended Travel Vacccines: Hepatitis A & B, Tetanus, Polio
Malaria Risk
Public holidays
2026: Jan 1; Feb 21; Mar 5; Apr 3, 6; May 1, 14; Jul 24, 30; Aug 15; Oct 5; Nov 29; Dec 25-26