Passengers › Coronavirus Information
About the health crisis
Understandably, you may be anxious or worried about coming to our airport and being around other people. Please be reassured, we have introduced new measures to help protect you and our colleagues, and give everyone peace of mind.
COVID-19 symptoms
If you experience one of these following symptoms, please contact your doctor or Vila Central Hospital at 112.
Fever
Dry Cough
Difficulty Breathing
Headache
Sore Throat
Travelling to and from Port Vila Airport
Arriving passengers must remain 14 days in isolation at a designated quarantine facility and declare any symptoms they may be experiencing. Although it is not mandatory in Vanuatu, we strongly recommend all travellers to get tested for COVID-19 prior to leaving their country of departure.
Departing passengers must be aware about the latest Coronavirus-related regulations in the countries they intend to enter or transit by. Travellers must also declare any symptoms they may be experiencing. Although it is not mandatory in Vanuatu, we strongly recommend all travellers to get tested for COVID-19 prior to leaving the country.
Safety measures
Face mask
Wear a mask or a protective glass
Hand Sanitiser
Sanitise your hand with a hand disinfection gel
Vaccination
Get vaccinated to improve your immune response
Soap
Wash your hands regularly throughout the day
Social Distancing
Practice social distancing and avoid hand shaking
Statistics
In order to protect the health of the population and travellers, the Government of Vanuatu is closely monitoring the situation in collaboration with experts and the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Citizens are allowed to return to Vanuatu and must declare their current health status.
For residents and other profiles, please contact the Department of Immigration and Passport Services.
All passengers entering Vanuatu must remain in isolation for 14 days at a designated quarantine facility.
Self-isolation at home is not permitted by the Law.
The Ministry of Health does not impose travellers entering Vanuatu to get tested for COVID-19 but it is strongly recommended.
You may be required to get tested to be allowed to transit though other airports. We recommend you to regularly check the regulations in force in the countries you intend to transit by as they may change at any time.
Resources
Ministry of Health
Website www.moh.gov.vu ▪ Phone 22512 or 33080
Ministry of Health · COVID-19 Updates
Website www.covid19.gov.vu ▪ Emergency Phone 119
Ministry of Immigration and Passport Services
Website www.immigration.gov.vu ▪ Phone 22354 or 36724
Ministry of Trade and Foreign Affairs
Phone 22770
National Disaster and Management Office
Website www.ndmo.gov.vu ▪ Phone 22699 or 33399
Do you need assistance?
To get in touch with one of our agents, please follow this link: Contact Us.
To contact the Coronavirus Information Hotline dial 119. If your request is an emergency, please call Vila Central Hospital at 112 or 22100.