ENTERTAINMENT :
All major hotels have regular entertainment. In the evenings men drink kava at kava bars or Nakamals; regular Melanesian cultural shows are available at the major hotels as well as outside Port Vila.
 

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS :
For stays not exceeding 30 days, visitors who are nationals of Commonwealth countries, EU countries, Fiji, Japan, Norway, Philippines, South Korea, Switzerland, USA are automatically issued with a visa for one month on arrival. For other nationalities and stays is excess of 30 days, visas are only obtainable from the Immigration Department, PMB 014, Port Vila, Vanuatu - Tel: (678) 22 354, Fax: (678) 25 492 - E-mail: bravei@vanuatu.gov. vu - Opening Hours: 8:00 am to 11:00 am and 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm from Monday to Friday, except Tuesday afternoon closed for sport activities.

ENTRY PORTS :
The port of Lenakel on the island of Tanna, the port of Port Vila on the island of Efate, the port of Luganville on the island of Espiritu Santo and the port of Sola on the island of Vanua Lava are the only legal ports of entry in the Republic of Vanuatu.
 

FLIGHT CONFIRMATION :
It is wise to re-confirm flights 72 hours prior departure. Your hotel reservations desk will be pleased to help you, or call:
- Air Calin:
P.O. Box 882, Port Vila, Vanuatu
Tel: (678) 22 739, Fax: (678) 24 301
- Air France Agent:
Tel: (678) 22 739, Fax: (678) 24 301
- Air New Guinea Agent: P.O. Box 1694, Port Vila, Vanuatu
Tel: (678) 22 836, Fax (678) 23 538
- Air Pacific Agent:
P.O. Box 1694, Port Vila, Vanuatu
Tel: (678) 22 836, Fax: (678) 23 538
- Air Vanuatu :
P.O. Box 148, Port Vila, Vanuatu
Tel: (678) 22 848 / 23 878, Fax: (678) 23 250
- Air New Zealand, Ansett Australia, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Thai Airways Agent:
P.O. Box 343, Port Vila, Vanuatu
Tel: (678) 22 666, Fax: (678) 24 275
- Qantas Airlines Agent:
P.O. Box 148, Port Vila, Vanuatu
Tel: (678) 23 878, Fax: (678) 23 250
- South Pacific Travel:
P.O. Box 1694, Port Vila, Vanuatu
Tel: (678) 22 836, Fax: (678) 23 538
- Surata Tamaso Travel:
P.O. Box 343, Port Vila, Vanuatu
Tel: (678) 22 666, Fax: (678) 24 275
- Traveland Services:
P.O. Box 5, Port Vila, Vanuatu
Tel: (678) 26 688, Fax: (678) 27 88
 

FOOD :
Dining out is a highlight of Vanuatu. Fresh local fish, beef, fruit and vegetables are in plentiful supply. Top class restaurants offer Melanesian, French, Polynesian, Indian, Chinese, Thai-Vietnamese, English, Mediterranean, European and Japanese specialities.

HEALTH REGULATIONS :
No vaccinations are required but anti-malarial precautions are recommended for visits to outer islands.

HISTORY AND POLITICS :
Independent since July 1980, Vanuatu is a self-governing Republic and a member of the Commonwealth of Nations and the United Nations. The President is the Head of State. The government is based on the Westminster system.

LANGUAGES :
Bislama, English and French. The 115 “mother-tongues” are still in common use.