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Cape VerdeVanuatu: Visa required

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Do Cape Verde passport holders need a visa for Vanuatu?

Visa required

Yes. Cape Verde passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Vanuatu.

A visa must be obtained in advance, typically from an embassy or consulate, before travel.

Source: immigration.gov.vu (checked July 20, 2026).

    RequirementVisa required
    Maximum stayLength of stay varies
    ScopeTourism, ordinary passport
    Action before travelYes, arrange in advance
    Data as of2026-10-14
    Distance18,715 km, straight line (~22h 31m nonstop)
    Visa-free access to Vanuatu160 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Vanuatu passport holders visiting Cape Verde: Visa required.

Visa-free alternatives near Vanuatu

Cape Verde passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

Other visa-free destinations for Cape Verde passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Cape Verde passport holders need a visa for Vanuatu?

Yes. Cape Verde passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Vanuatu.

How far is Vanuatu from Cape Verde?

About 18,715 km in a straight line, roughly ~22h 31m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Vanuatu?

Vanuatu vatu (VUV).

What is the emergency number in Vanuatu?

11 / 112 / 113.

What time zone is Vanuatu in?

Efate (UTC+11).

What is the nearest airport to Port-Vila?

Bauerfield International Airport (VLI), about 5 km away.

How many countries can enter Vanuatu without a visa?

160 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Vanuatu visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

What nearby countries can Cape Verde passport holders visit without a visa instead of Vanuatu?

Tuvalu, Samoa, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Palau, Timor-Leste.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.