To marry in Vanuatu, you must comply with local laws and regulations. The local Municipality or Town Hall can advise you as to what documentation is required.

Entitlement and validity

New Zealand passports are issued to holders of New Zealand citizenship. Passports for adult New Zealanders are valid for five years from the date of issue. Passports for children under the age of 16 are valid for five years from the date of issue. Once a passport has expired, an application should be made for a new one.

If a New Zealander is short of funds, they can have money transferred to them in a number of ways.

The New Zealand High Commission also provides consular assistance to British Nationals similar to what is provided for New Zealanders. Please see NZers in Vanuatu/Assistance to NZers for further details. We also hold British passport application forms and information on renewing or extending British passports.

If a New Zealander is arrested in Vanuatu the New Zealand High Commission in Port Vila can provide some assistance (contact details below), but there are limitations to do what we can do.

What can the High Commission do?

On notification of detention/ arrest, we can if requested:

Staff at the New Zealand High Commission can help you if you get into difficulties in Vanuatu, but there are some limitations.

We Can:

The Embassy does not observe all New Zealand or local holidays but will be closed on the following dates: