Vanuatu profile
Oceania · 12 indices with data
A summary of where Vanuatu stands across our published indices — every score normalised 0–100, with its global rank.
Vanuatu (Oceania) has data on 12/14 PI indices. Strongest relative position: Tax Freedom Index — #2/145 (100.0/100). Passport rank #70/198. Global Citizenship Score 53.8/100 (#112/199).
Tier 1 · Core
Tier 2 · Premium
Tier 3 · Signature
Entering Vanuatu
Of 197 passports with data, 118 are visa-free, 0 get a visa on arrival, 0 use an eTA, 78 need an e-Visa and 1 need a consular visa.
The Vanuatu passport can reach 68 destinations without applying for a consular visa in advance.
Immigration authority: Vanuatu Department of Immigration & Passport Services · Last checked: 15 Oct 2026
Regional position and data sources
Comparison with countries and territories in the same region that have data for each index. Regional rank uses descending scores; ties share a rank. Oceania.
| Indices | Score (0–100) | Regional median | Regional rank | Data date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passport Index | 25.8 | 63.9 | #13 / 14 | 2026-10-15 | An in-house bilateral visa matrix, taken from each destination government's own source. 2026-10-15 |
| Quality of Life Index | 60.4 | 67.8 | #17 / 19 | 2026-09-14 | UNDP + UN SDG Global Database + World Bank governance indicators (CC-BY). 2026-09-14 |
| Cost of Living Index | 31.6 | 44.1 | #13 / 14 | 2026-08-28 | World Bank ICP + World Bank WDI + inflation (CC-BY). 2026-08-28 |
| Education Index | 56.0 | 61.5 | #11 / 13 | 2026-09-14 | World Bank WDI + Human Capital Index (CC-BY). 2026-09-14 |
| Global Safety Index | 84.7 | 86.7 | #9 / 15 | 2026-09-14 | UNODC + World Bank governance indicators + WHO + UCDP armed-conflict data (CC-BY). 2026-09-14 |
| Healthcare Index | 48.4 | 58.5 | #13 / 14 | 2026-08-28 | World Bank WDI + UN universal health coverage indicator (CC-BY). 2026-08-28 |
| Tax Freedom Index | 100.0 | 73.8 | #1 / 7 | 2026-09-14 | OECD Tax Database + national tax authorities (tax-rate table compiled by us). 2026-09-14 |
| Wealth Protection Index | 59.9 | 68.4 | #15 / 17 | 2026-09-14 | World Bank governance indicators + inflation + banking-system soundness (non-performing loans, capital adequacy) — CC-BY. 2026-09-14 |
| Family Relocation Score | 56.2 | 64.9 | #11 / 13 | 2026-10-15 | Composite of Prosperous Intelligence component index scores. 2026-10-15 |
| Global Citizenship Score | 53.8 | 60.1 | #11 / 14 | 2026-10-15 | Composite of Prosperous Intelligence component index scores. 2026-10-15 |
| Investment Migration ROI | 98.0 | 98.0 | #2 / 3 | 2026-10-15 | Investment programme table (government sources) + the Passport Index. 2026-10-15 |
| Retirement Destination Index | 59.7 | 63.5 | #11 / 14 | 2026-10-15 | Composite of Prosperous Intelligence component index scores. 2026-10-15 |
Passport strength components
- Visa-free
- 48 destinations
- Visa on arrival
- 16 destinations
- eTA
- 4 destinations
- e-Visa
- 50 destinations
e-Visa is shown for comparison but does not contribute to passport strength.
Citizenship and residence programmes in the dataset
Only records marked active/new in the data snapshot are shown; this does not confirm that a policy remains in force today. USD amounts are reference conversions, not total costs or quotes. Check the government source before using them.
| Programme | Type | Status in the dataset | Minimum converted capital (USD) | Source checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Development Support Program (DSP) | CBI | active | 130,000 | 2026-06-24 |
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