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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Bhutan citizens need a visa for Vanuatu?

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Bhutan citizens need a visa to enter Vanuatu. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.

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Bhutan vs Vanuatu: passport comparison

Bhutan

17

visa-free countries

Global rank: #163 · mobility 77.6

Vanuatu

48

visa-free countries

Global rank: #105 · mobility 103.1
13

countries both Bhutan and Vanuatu can enter visa-free together

Bhutan + Vanuatu: passport compatibility

75%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Bhutan and Vanuatu travel together — by entry type:

13 both visa-free
24 both visa on arrival
37 both e-visa / eTA
74 both need a visa
49 access differs

Where Bhutan and Vanuatu can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Both visa-free (13)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Only Bhutan is visa-free (4)

How the entry rule changed: Bhutan → Vanuatu

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Bhutan → Vanuatu rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

1rule changes for the Bhutan passport, 1 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Where else Bhutan goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Vanuatu

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Visa

Obtained at the embassy in advance

Frequently asked

Do Bhutan citizens need a visa for Vanuatu?
Bhutan citizens need a visa to enter Vanuatu. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Bhutan or Vanuatu?
The Vanuatu passport is stronger: 48 visa-free countries versus 17. Global rank: Bhutan #163, Vanuatu #105.
Where can Bhutan and Vanuatu citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 13 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Vanuatu?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus a visa obtained from the embassy in advance. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Bhutan and Vanuatu?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Bhutan passport ranking

Where else the Bhutan passport can take you and how it ranks worldwide.

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