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Ni-Vanuatu Descent Visa

9 facts quoted from the official source

Twelve-month multiple-entry visa for a former Vanuatu citizen or descendant of a Vanuatu citizen.

Route type
Ancestry & return
Can bring
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Not stated in the official source
Requirements
1
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

1 requirement quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Degree of descent requiredThe applicant is a descendent of a Vanuatu citizen or a former Vanuatu citizen.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryThe applicant is a descendent of a Vanuatu citizen or a former Vanuatu citizen.
  • Entries allowedNi Vanuatu Descent Visa allows for multiple entry.
  • How and where to applyThe applicant must be outside of Vanuatu at the time of application.
  • Official source basisThe applicant is a descendent of a Vanuatu citizen or a former Vanuatu citizen.
  • Report summaryThe applicant is a descendent of a Vanuatu citizen or a former Vanuatu citizen.
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
2 proven from the official source.
  • Application feeVisa application charge is 20,600 Vatu.checked 2026-07-26
  • Fee CurrencyVisa application charge is 20,600 Vatu.checked 2026-07-26
Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Permit Validity Months MaxNi Vanuatu Descent Visa is valid for a maximum period of 12 months.
How it works

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Vanuatu?
The official source states: Twelve-month multiple-entry visa for a former Vanuatu citizen or descendant of a Vanuatu citizen.

Every answer is quoted from the official immigration.gov.vu page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 9 points against the official source; 9 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Processing time is not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source immigration.gov.vuLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Vanuatu government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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