(Last updated: 28 May 2011)

Visas

Visas are not required to enter Vanuatu (for stays up to 30 days).

Climate

For weather details in Vanuatu, please visit the World Meteorological Organization.

Ground transport

There is no public transport but privately owned mini buses and numerous taxis which are not expensive.

VANAIR is the domestic airline. There are a limited number of charter aircraft plus inter-island trading vessels.

Security and health

The Department for Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) provides advice for business travellers and tourists going to Vanuatu. This is regularly updated, and should be checked before planning travel.

Time zones and time differences

Vanuatu is one hour ahead of Australian Eastern Standard Time.

To find out the current time in Vila, view the World Clock.

Dialling codes

Vanuatu's country code is 678.

For calls to Vanuatu from Australia dial: 0011 + 678 + area code + telephone number.

For calls from Vanuatu to Australia dial: 00 + 61 + area code + telephone number.

For further information (eg. area codes) please visit the White Pages - international dialling codes.

Public holidays

January 1 – New Year’s Day
May 1 – Labour Day
May 25 – Ascension Day
July 24 – Children's Day
July 30 – Independence Day
August 15 – Assumption Day
December 25 – Christmas Day

Currency

Oanda currency converter

The currency is the Vatu (VT).

Electricity and water

Vanuatu’s power supply is 240 volts, 50Hz. The 3-pin angled plugs are the most common.