Vanuatuan visa for French citizens
A visa is NOT required for French passport holders visiting Vanuatu for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For French citizens to enter Vanuatu for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | Vanuatu e-visa for French citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Vanuatu visa on arrival for French citizens | Not Available | |
Vanuatu tourist visa requirements:
- Holding French passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Vanuatu.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Vanuatu.
If you are looking for Vanuatu visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from France, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Vanuatu nearest your place of residence.
- Paris: The Consulate General of Vanuatu in Paris, France (Working hours: Close now. Open in 39 minutes)
Vanuatu visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Vanuatu diplomatic mission offices to France for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from France traveling to Vanuatu from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (France) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 3,258 | N/A |
| 2009 | 3,625 | 11.26% |
| 2010 | 3,499 | -3.48% |
| 2011 | 3,384 | -3.29% |
| 2012 | 3,895 | 15.10% |
| 2013 | 3,960 | 1.67% |
| 2014 | 3,924 | -0.91% |
| 2015 | 3,240 | -17.43% |
| 2016 | 3,424 | 5.68% |
| 2017 | 3,924 | 14.60% |
| 2018 | 4,176 | 6.42% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Vanuatu & France comparison
Vanuatu's area is approximately 12,190 km2 (4,706 sq mi), while the area of France is approximately 547,557 km2 (211,412 sq mi). This means France is 44.92 times bigger than Vanuatu.
As of October 2025, Vanuatu's population is ~344309 people - 65,647,210 fewer people than the population of France.
We have highlighted Vanuatu & France’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Vanuatu | France | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 344,309 | 65,991,519 | 65.6 million fewer people live in Vanuatu than France |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 8 | 267 | Vanuatu has 259 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with France. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 97 | 143 | Vanuatu passport holders visit 46 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 10 | 479 | Vanuatuan hosts 469 fewer foreign missions than France. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from France travel to Vanuatu in one year?
The number of visitors from France visiting Vanuatu in 2018 was approximately 4,176.
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