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Port-Vila: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Port Vila, or simply Vila, is the capital of Vanuatu and its largest city. It is on the island of Efate, in Shefa Province. The population was 49,034 as of the 2020 Vanuatu census.

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Now in the cityPort-Vila+24°CPartly cloudy · sunrise 05:06 AMupdated 04:18 AM
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Exchange rateVUV 118.91per 1 $VUV — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026
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Port-Vila in pictures24 photos · 1 place
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Getting there and staying

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Visa and practicalities

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Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)No restrictionsNo travel restrictions in force.
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Updated information about global travel impacts due to escalation in the Middle East (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

US State DepartmentLevel 1Usual care is enough — no special measures.
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Exercise normal precaution in Vanuatu . Vanuatu is generally a safe destination for travelers. Infrastructure and roads in Port Vila and the surrounding area were damaged during the December 2024 earthquake, with repairs in progress.

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

Getting here

Getting hereOurAirports (public domain)
Bauerfield International Airport VLI4.2 km from the centre
Whitegrass Airport TAH213 km from the centre
Santo Pekoa International Airport SON273 km from the centre
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