Russia passport → Vanuatu
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Vanuatu?
Visa-free entry120 days
Russian passport holders can visit Vanuatu without a visa for up to 120 days.
What this means for your trip
- Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
- Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
- Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.
Vanuatu at a glance
- Capital
- Port Vila
- Currency
- Vanuatu vatu (VUV)
- Languages
- Bislama, English, French
- Calling code
- +678
- Region
- Melanesia
Vanuatu for other passports
- RussiaVisa-free120 days
IndiaVisa-free120 days
United StatesVisa-free30 days
United KingdomVisa-free120 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa-free30 days
SingaporeVisa-free120 days
PakistanVisa-free120 days
BangladeshVisa-free30 days
Sri LankaVisa-free120 days
NepaleVisa
NigeriaVisa-free30 days
PhilippinesVisa-free120 days
Nearby in Melanesia for Russian passport holders
FijiVisa-free120 days
Papua New GuineaeVisa
Solomon IslandsVisa required
Common questions
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Vanuatu?
Russian passport holders can visit Vanuatu without a visa for up to 120 days.
How long can Russian citizens stay in Vanuatu?
Up to 120 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can Russian citizens get a visa on arrival in Vanuatu?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can Russian citizens visit without a visa?
114 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Russia passport ranks #37 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Russian citizens (edited 1 Oct 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Vanuatu before you travel.