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Vanuatu

Vanuatu
Republic of Vanuatu
Exercise normal precautions in Vanuatu.

Updated to reflect lowering the Travel Advisory Level from Level 3 to Level 1 due to ongoing recovery efforts and removal of the Natural Disaster (N) indicator.

Exercise normal precautions in Vanuatu.

Country Summary: Infrastructure and roads in Port Vila and the surrounding area were damaged during the December 2024 earthquake, with repairs in progress.

Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Vanuatu.

If you decide to travel to Vanuatu:

  • Monitor local reports and updates from the Vanuatu government and follow all instructions from local authorities.
  • Be aware that some areas may still be undergoing repairs, and access could be restricted. 
  • Keep travel documents up to date and easily accessible.
  • Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.   
  • Review the Country Security Report for Vanuatu.   
  • Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel. 
  • Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist.    
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Hague/Inter-American

Party to Hague Service Convention?
No
Party to Hague Evidence Convention?
No
Party to Hague Apostille Convention?
Yes
Party to Inter-American Convention?
No
Service of Process by Mail?

DISCLAIMER

DISCLAIMER: THE INFORMATION IS PROVIDED FOR GENERAL INFORMATION ONLY AND MAY NOT BE TOTALLY ACCURATE IN A SPECIFIC CASE. QUESTIONS INVOLVING INTERPRETATION OF SPECIFIC FOREIGN LAWS SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO THE APPROPRIATE FOREIGN AUTHORITIES OR FOREIGN COUNSEL.

 

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Embassies and Consulates

U.S. Embassy Port Vila
Port Vila, Vanuatu

NOTE: The U.S. Embassy in Port Vila does not currently provide routine or emergency services to U.S. citizens. Such services are provided by U.S. Embassy Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.

U.S. Embassy Port Moresby
Harbour City Road, Konedobu
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea 
Mailing Address: PO Box 1492, Port Moresby, N.C.D. 121, Papua New Guinea 
Telephone: +(675) 308-9100
Emergency After-Hours Telephone: +(675) 7200-9439
Email: 

Last Updated: March 30, 2018

Assistance for U.S. Citizens

U.S. Embassy Port Moresby
Harbour City Road, Konedobu
Port Moresby, NCD, 121
Papua New Guinea
Telephone
+(675) 308-9100
Emergency
+(675) 7200-9439
Fax
+(675) 321-1593
Email
ConsularPortMoresby@state.gov
Website
https://pg.usembassy.gov/

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