Ni-Vanuatu Visa is not required for Kenyans
Stay Duration: 30 days
Entry Requirements
- The Government of Vanuatu permits Kenyans to visit their country for a duration of 30 days without a visa.
- Kenya citizens who wish to stay longer than the 30-day period are to apply and pay for an extension at the Offices of Immigration in Vanuatu.
- Prospective visitors are required to have a passport valid for a minimum of 6 months beyond the date of Vanuatu. The passport should have at least two blank pages for visa stamping.
- Kenya nationals travelling to Vanuatu must provide proof of a confirmed means of accommodation for their entire stay in Vanuatu. This could be in the form of a sponsor letter from a host living in the country or a hotel reservation.
- A return ticket to Kenya or onward destination is needed as well.
- On entry and exit into Vanuatu, tourists with amounts above VUV 1,000,000 will be required to declare it.
- Intending visitors can travel to Vanuatu from any of the international airports in Kenya. There are international airports in Nairobi, Kisumu and Mombasa.
- Kenya Airways, British Airways, Air Vanuatu and Cathay Pacific are some of the Airlines that constantly fly from Kenya to Vanuatu.
- The estimated flight duration from Nairobi to Port Vila, Vanuatu is 1 day, 1 hour, 1 day, 3 hours from Kisumu, and from Mombasa, it is 1 day, 4 hours.
- Vanuatu Vatu is the official currency used in Vanuatu. Visitors can various banks and exchange outlets in the country to exchange their foreign currencies.
- The constitution of Vanuatu guarantees freedom of religion. Christianity is the dominating religion in Vanuatu. However, other religions like Baha’i faith, Buddhism, Hinduism and Islam are present in the country.
- English, French, and Bislama are the three official languages of Vanuatu. However, Bislama, which is an English Creole is the most spoken language in the country.
- Mt. Yasur Volcano, Port Villa, Luganville and Mt. Benbow and Mt. Marum are some of the places tourists can visit while in Vanuatu.
- Vanuatu has a tropical and sub-tropical climate. Summer can be hot, wet and humid, and it is from November to March, while winter is from April to October.
- Special delicacies tourists can try while in Vanuatu are Flying fox, Wild pigeon, Santo beef and Poulet fish.
- Tourists are advised to budget about $60 to spend on daily expenses while in Vanuatu.
- Vanuatu uses Vanuatu Standard Time (GMT+11), which puts Kenya 8 hours behind in time.
- The power and socket plug used in Vanuatu are of Type I. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
- Movement in Vanuatu is possible with a pickup truck, bicycle and small boats.
- Visitors travelling to Vanuatu are expected to be courteous and conscious of existing rules and customs as they go about their tourism-related activities.