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Study in Vanuatu

Explore our visa categories, requirements, and application procedures.

Description

The Student Visa for Vanuatu is a temporary visa designed for individuals seeking to pursue educational opportunities in Vanuatu. This visa allows foreign students to study in Vanuatu for a period of up to one year. It also provides the option for eligible family members, including spouses (married or de facto) and dependent children, to accompany the student during their study period. The Student Visa application process entails specific requirements, including the payment of the visa application charge. This visa is ideal for those looking to enrich their educational experience in Vanuatu’s vibrant and diverse learning environment.

Criteria

To be eligible for a Student Visa in Vanuatu, applicants must fulfill the following criteria:

  • The applicant must be outside of Vanuatu at the time of his or her application
  • The applicant is undertaking or is likely to undertake a course in any secondary, tertiary or technical institution in Vanuatu
  • The applicant is a private or self-sponsored student
  • The applicant is to be granted a Student Visa for a period similar to the period of his or her studies
  • must continue to undertake the program of study which is the subject of the granting of the Student Visa
  • The applicant must inform the Director in writing if he or she intends to change his or her program of study
  • A member of the family of the applicant may be granted a Student Visa for the same period as the applicant
  • The Director must receive a written advice from the institution that the applicant is a student or has enrolled to a study program offered in that institution.

Change of Status:

Student visa of Vanuatu allows for multiple entry and allow for extension of his or her visa subject to prescribe conditions and. The holder of the Visa must not engage  in any employment, or commercial or business activities unless that employment, or commercial or business activities related to his or her program of study  and is not allowed to change his or her visa status.

Fees

The visa application charge for a Student Visa in Vanuatu is determined based on the age of the applicant:

  • If the applicant is aged under 18 years, the visa application fee is 5,150 Vatu.
  • If the applicant is aged 18 years and over, the visa application fee is 15,450 Vatu.

Please note that these fees are applicable per visa applicant and must accompany the visa application. It’s essential to ensure that the correct fee is paid to avoid processing delays.

Validity

The Student Visa for Vanuatu is Valid based on the study program duration.