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Are you considering obtaining a residency permit in Vanuatu? If so, you may be interested in applying for a self-funded residency permit. In this article, we will provide you with all the information you need to know about applying for a Vanuatu Residence Permit as a Self-Funded applicant. What is a Vanuatu Residence Permit? A Vanuatu residence permit is a legal document that allows foreign nationals to...

6 Amazing Facts About Vanuatu That You Probably Didn’t Know Originally claimed by the United Kingdom and France in the 1880s, the archipelago was named New Hebrides and jointly managed through Anglo–French cooperation until the 1970s when an independence movement began and on 30 July 1980, the Republic of Vanuatu was founded. Celebrating 37 years of independence this week, Vanuatu has an incredible...

Coconut Oil and Fat Loss – Real or Hype? I’m sure that you’ve become aware of the advantages of cooking with and consuming olive oil, however, have you been exposed to the fantastic health and weight-loss advantages of coconut oil?   This tropical oil is made from the dried fruit of the coconut palm tree, which is described as “The Tree of Life” in Asia and the Pacific Islands due to...

About Air Vanuatu Air Vanuatu operates seven international routes with daily flights from Sydney and four flights a week from Brisbane, including two direct flights to Espiritu-Santo. As of 17 June 2019, the national carrier will offer six flights a week from Auckland and three non-stop services from Melbourne. Codeshare services also include respectively six and seven weekly flights to New-Caledonia and...

Welcome to your hidden gem in paradise. Aore Island. Leave your cares behind; relax, revitalise and recharge your batteries on the beautiful island of Aore, where you wake up to the sound of waves gently lapping the shore. You think it's a dream, but look out the window and you see that it's actually true! Just a couple of steps and you are swimming in crystal clear warm water surrounded by beautiful...

Family adventures for your holiday in VanuatuWow, who would have thought that such a small island could provide so many unique, breathtaking, incredible experiences! Vanuatu must be one of the best-kept secrets when it comes to great family holidays. There are just so many things that the whole family can do together and that everyone in the family will love and enjoy. We’ve picked out some of the best...

How to grow a coral garden by hand in Vanuatu Mention gardening in Vanuatu and what usually springs to mind are images of people tending their crops of taro, yams, and other edible foods, or maybe working their kava plots. Visit some islands across Vanuatu and you will discover a very different kind of gardening taking place: coral gardening. Instead of producing a crop for consumption or market, coral...

Yesterday, the CEO of the Vanuatu Tourism Office outlined an ambitious plan to revitalise Vanuatu’s tourism sector. Adela Issachar Aru's organisation aims to increase tourist arrivals by air from just over 100,000 per year to 300,000 by 2030. In addition to that, she said, the Vanuatu Tourism Office will make significant efforts to encourage tourists to explore beyond the island of Efate. While...

VANUATU CITIZENSHIP RESIDENCE VISA REQUIREMENTS These are 3 different grounds on which a residency visa may be granted apart from employment: FOREIGN INVESTOR – If you are applying for a residence visa on the basis of being a foreign investor The original or certified copy of your approval certificate as a foreign investor issued by Vanuatu Investment Promotion Authority (VIPA) The original or...

Hidden within the pristine islands of Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu is a little island paradise known as Ratua Island Resort & Spa. Set amongst 146 acres of lush tropical gardens, private beaches, lagoons and coral reefs, Ratua Island offers barefoot eco-luxe experience, enchanting accommodation, an over-water day spa, a yacht club and superb organic dining. It is the perfect place to unwind whilst having...