EcuadorVanuatu: Visa required

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Do Ecuador passport holders need a visa for Vanuatu?

Visa required

Yes. Ecuador 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
    Distance12,445 km, straight line (~15h 8m nonstop)
    Visa-free access to Vanuatu160 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Vanuatu passport holders visiting Ecuador: Visa-free.

Visa-free alternatives near Vanuatu

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

Other visa-free destinations for Ecuador passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Ecuador passport holders need a visa for Vanuatu?

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

How far is Vanuatu from Ecuador?

About 12,445 km in a straight line, roughly ~15h 8m 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 Ecuador 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.