Vanuatu
VERIFIED · MAY 202621 ENTRIESOTHER
Vanuatu is in Other. Review the laws below before your trip — every entry has a source link, and the verdict layer is sorted worst-first.
HEADS UP
Pacific archipelago. Drug penalties strict. Cannabis criminal. Same-sex relations decriminalized in many practical contexts but social conservatism strong. Reef-safe sunscreen encouraged. Cyclone season Nov-Apr.
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3 entriesCOMMON MISCONCEPTIONS
- Vanuatu's Citizenship-by-Investment program has come under EU/UK visa-suspension scrutiny — passport buyers may face new restrictions.
- Kava in Vanuatu is consumed in nakamals (kava bars) at sunset — tourists welcome with respect.
JURISDICTION NOTES
- Pentecost Island land-diving (naghol, the precursor to bungy jumping) runs Apr-Jun and is sacred — tour through licensed operators only.
- Mt Yasur (Tanna) volcano alerts dictate access rules — verify before visiting.
OFFICIAL SOURCES
Last verified · May 2026
Information only. Not legal advice. Laws change and enforcement varies — consult a qualified attorney for your jurisdiction before acting.