Vanuatu passport → Thailand
Do Ni-Vanuatu citizens need a visa for Thailand?
Ni-Vanuatu passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Thailand for up to 30 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
What this means for your trip
- Keep the visa fee ready, ideally in US dollars or the local currency, plus passport photos.
- Expect to show a return ticket, hotel booking and proof of funds at the counter.
- Some countries also offer the same visa online, which can save queueing on arrival.
Thailand at a glance
- Capital
- Bangkok
- Currency
- Thai baht (THB)
- Languages
- Thai
- Calling code
- +66
- Region
- South-eastern Asia
TH15.0°N · 100.0°EPhoto: Preecha.MJ · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThailand for other passports
- VanuatuVisa on arrival30 days
IndiaVisa-free30 days
United StatesVisa-free30 days
United KingdomVisa-free30 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free60 days
ChinaVisa-free60 days
SingaporeVisa-free30 days
PakistaneVisa
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaVisa-free60 days
NepaleVisa
NigeriaeVisa
PhilippinesVisa-free60 days
Nearby in South-eastern Asia for Ni-Vanuatu passport holders
MalaysiaVisa-free30 days- PhilippinesVisa-free30 days
- SingaporeVisa-free30 days
CambodiaVisa on arrival30 days
LaosVisa on arrival30 days
Timor-LesteVisa on arrival30 days
VietnameVisa90 days
BruneiVisa required
Common questions
Do Ni-Vanuatu citizens need a visa for Thailand?
Ni-Vanuatu passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Thailand for up to 30 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
How long can Ni-Vanuatu citizens stay in Thailand?
Up to 30 days under the current visa on arrival rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
How many countries can Ni-Vanuatu citizens visit without a visa?
79 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Vanuatu passport ranks #54 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Vanuatu citizens (edited 12 Apr 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Thailand before you travel.