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Visa
When travelling to Vanuatu you must have a passport that is valid for at least six months from the date of arrival and show an onward bound return ticket. Citizens of many countries do not require a Visa to enter Vanuatu. However, please note that when transiting through other countries, you may need a transit visa. More information is given below: Country Countries that are visa exempt are: Andorra, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Brazil, Chile, China, Croatia, Cuba, Ghana, Israel, Japan, Korea (Republic of), Kuwait, Marshall Islands, Mexico, Micronesia (Federated States of), Monaco, Mozambique, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Qatar, Romania, Russian Federation, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Thailand, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Sri Lanka, Turkey, Tunisia, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States of America, Uruguay, Vatican City. European countries that are visa exempt and get 90-day visa are: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland. Commonwealth countries that are visa exempt and get 30-day visa are: Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Botswana, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Cyprus, Dominica, Fiji, Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Guyana, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Mauritius, Namibia, Nauru, New Zealand, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Saint Kitts and Navis, Saint Lucia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Eswatini, Tanzania, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tuvalu, Uganda, United Kingdom, Vanuatu, Samoa, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Saint-Vincent and the Grenadines. GSR-19 participants from non-exempt countries are required to apply online for a Visitor Visa prior to entry in Vanuatu using Vanuatu Immigration Services prescribed
application form 1-0 . The requirements are: - Filled-in application form 1-0, click
here to access it
- A return ticket
- 2 passport size photos
- A fee of VUV 3,600 (approximately USD32)
- Copy of first page of passport
For more information, you can contact the Vanuatu Immigration Services office on +678 22 354 or visit their website here.
For immediate assistance, please contact gsr19@trbr.vu .
Accommodation Vanuatu offers a wide selection of accommodation options. From luxury adults only, resorts and private islands to warm and welcoming locally owned bungalows.
To book your room in any of the hotels listed below, please contact: gsr19@trbr.vu . The conference will take place at: Warwick Le Lagon ★★★★★ Price for Garden View Room: 32,000VT (approx. US$286)
Elluk Road, Port Vila Price for Lagoon View Room: 37,000VT (approx. US$330)
Phone: +678 22 313
Website Other hotels and accommodation options include: Chantillys on the Bay ★★★★ Price for Room: 15,652VT (approx. US$140)
Kumul Highway, Port Vila
Phone: +678 27 079
Distance from the conference venue: 4.40km.
Website Grand Hotel & Casino ★★★★ Price for Harbour View Room: 19,950VT (approx. US$180)
Kumul Highway, Port Vila
Phone: +678 28 882
Distance from the conference venue: 3.10km.
Website Iririki Island Resort & Spa ★★★★ Price for Room: 24,500VT (approx. US$219)
Kumul Highway, Port Vila Price for Resort View Room: 25,000VT (approx. US$223)
Phone: +678 35 060 Price for Lagoon View Room: 30,000VT (approx. US$268)
Distance from the conference venue: 2.90km.
Website Holiday Inn Resort Vanuatu ★★★★ Price for Garden View Room: 25,000VT (approx. US$223)
Tassiriki Park, Port Vila
Phone: +678 22 040
Distance from the conference venue: 4.80km.
Website The Melanesian Port Vila ★★★ Price for Room: 10,900VT (approx. US$97)
Kumul Highway, Port Vila
Phone: +678 22 150
Distance from the conference venue: 2.60km.
Website Breakas Beach Resort ★★★★
Pango Road, Port Vila
Distance from the conference venue: 2.50km.
Phone: +678 23 670
Website
Cocomo Resort ★★★★
Teouma Road, Port Vila
Phone: +678 25 505
Distance from the conference venue: 5.70km.
Website
Coconut Palms Resort ★★★
Rue Cornwall, Port Vila
Phone: +678 23 696
Distance from the conference venue: 3.30km.
Website
Fatumaru Lodge★★★
Kumul Highway, Port Vila
Phone: +678 23 456
Distance from the conference venue: 5.20km.
Website
Kaiviti Motel ★★★
Kumul Highway, Port Vila
Phone: +678 24 684
Distance from the conference venue: 2.50km.
Website
Mangoes Resort ★★★
Rue De Wales, Port Vila
Phone: +678 24 923
Distance from the conference venue: 3.70km.
Website
Moorings Hotel ★★
Kumul Highway, Port Vila
Phone: +678 26 800
Distance from the conference venue: 4.60km.
Website
Nasama Resort ★★★★
Pango Road, Port Vila
Phone: +678 28 009
Distance from the conference venue: 1.70km.
Website
Poppys on the Lagoon ★★★
Captain Cook Avenue, Port Vila
Phone: +678 23 4254
Distance from the conference venue: 3.40km.
Website
Ramada Resort Port Vila ★★★★
Paray, Port Vila
Phone: +678 28 000
Distance from the conference venue: 2.30km.
Website
Tropicana Lagoon Apartments★★★★
Teouma Road, Port Vila
Phone: +678 55 52224
Distance from the conference venue: 6.10km.
Website
Getting There Vanuatu is well-serviced by several international airlines including the national carrier Air Vanuatu which offers the most flights per day to and from this island nation. All domestic operations are conducted exclusively by Air Vanuatu to every island in the archipelago. The weekly international flight summary is provided below: - 7 flights from Sydney, Australia
- 9 flights from Brisbane, Australia
- 3 flights from Melbourne, Australia
- 6 flights from Auckland, New Zealand
- 6 flights from Noumea, New Caledonia
- 6 flights from Nadi, Fiji
- 2 flights from Suva, Fiji
- 2 flights from Honiara, Solomon Islands
- 1 flight from Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
Port Vila is serviced regularly by Air Vanuatu but also Air Calin, Fiji Airways, Virgin Australia, Air Nuigini and Solomon Airlines. Contact details are provided below: Airline Phone Website Participants' transportation Transport from and to the airport in Port Vila, as well as between from the hotels to the Warwick Le Lagon Resort in Port Vila and vice versa will be provided to all participants. A GSR-19 information desk will be available at the airport to facilitate your transfer to your hotel. |
