This summarizes requirements stipulated by the Ministry of Health that are effective from 12 September onwards considering the ongoing Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) for COVID-19. Information available on this webpage supersedes previous information issued by the Ministry of Health.

01 Before Travel to Vanuatu

Full vaccination against COVID-19 is encouraged but not required.

Testing for COVID-19 is not required.

Those who are unwell are encouraged to postpone travel.

There are no other specific health restrictions that apply to international travellers who have recently arrived in Vanuatu.

Quarantine for arriving travellers is not required.

Testing upon or after arrival is not required if there are no symptoms and there has been no exposure to COVID-19.

Travellers who experience COVID-19 symptoms are encouraged to undertake testing for COVID-19.

Any traveller who tests positive for COVID-19 or who develops symptoms of COVID-19 and cannot get tested is required to isolate until there has been no fever and no worsening or new symptoms for at least 48 hours. Release from isolation does not require a negative PCR or negative RAT result.

Medical care should be sought if there are any danger signs or if symptoms have not improved within 5 days.

Isolation can be undertaken at home or in hotels and resorts.

Foreign nationals are to meet all medical expenses in Vanuatu for any ailments and injuries, including COVID-19. This also applies to those travellers visiting family and friends. Travel insurance for foreign nationals is encouraged for this purpose.

Visit WHO COVID-19 Outbreak Webpage

Email COVID-19 Health Emergency Operations Centre: nheoc@vanuatu.gov.vu

Call COVID-19 Information Hotline: 119

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