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Vanuatu passport to China
Vanuatu passport holders need a visa for China, applied for at an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travel.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
Visa free
FStay 120 days
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Key facts
- China lets 81 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Vanuatu is not one of them.
- Vanuatu passports get “Visa required” at 75 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, China passports get “Visa free” in Vanuatu.
Nearby passports travelling to China
Open to Vanuatu passports near China
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec33 × 48 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Connection likely
VanuatuChina- Typical duration
- 11.6 hours
- From
- VLI · SON · TAH
- To
- PVG · PEK · CAN
Usual hubs
Australia · 15.2 hours
New Zealand · 16.7 hours
Duration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
Vanuatu
Country profile
Capital
Port Vila
Population
321,409
Area
12,200 km²
Currency
Vanuatu vatu VUV
Languages
Bislama, English, French
Time zone
UTC+11:00
Foreign-born
3,315 · 2024
Migrant share
1%
Ethnic groups · 2020
- Ni-Vanuatu99%
- other1%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
China
Country profile
Capital
Beijing
Population
1.41 billion
Area
9,596,960 km²
Currency
Chinese yuan CNY
Languages
Chinese
Time zone
UTC+08:00
Foreign-born
1.6 million · 2024
Migrant share
0.1%
Ethnic groups · 2021
- Han Chinese91.1%
- ethnic minorities8.9%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
Type C / Type I
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 110 · Ambulance 120
Dialing code
+86
Airports
PVG · PEK · CAN · XMN
Highlights
- Three Gorges Dam
- Forbidden City
- Potala Palace
- Qinghai Lake
- Mount Tai
- Temple of Heaven
Vanuatu · Visa required
FAQ
Does a Vanuatu passport need a visa for China?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa required”. confirm length of stay with the destination. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
No single stay length is recorded. Check China immigration or a mission.
Passport validity and blank pages?
China typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 33 × 48 mm. Confirm with a China mission.
What about a China passport entering Vanuatu?
The reverse result is “Visa free”.
How do you apply for China as a visitor?
L tourist visa / visa-free / transit waiver：Visa-free often 15–30 days; otherwise as issued。If not visa-free, apply for L/M at a Chinese mission. Transit waivers need an eligible passport, onward ticket and listed port.