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This page introduces the general procedures for international passengers when they arrive in Vanuatu at any of our 3 international airports. Specific details of each airport may be obtained by clicking on the links in the side box. All arriving passengers are to complete a Passenger Arrival Card before proceeding through Immigration control.
Arriving passengers are to present their arrival card, passport, residence visa or other entry visa to the Immigration Officer on duty in the arrivals hall. Queries on Immigration procedures should be addressed to: Principal Immigration Officer Government of Vanuatu PMB 9092 Port Vila Vanuatu
Tel: (678) 22354 Fax: (678) 25492
There are duty-free shopping facilities in the arrivals hall – beer, wines, spirits, tobacco and perfumes all available. Duty-free allowances for Vanuatu are as follows:
Persons aged 15 years and below are not allowed the above duty free allowances. Each other travelling person is entitled to the above Duty Free allowances. After completing passport control passengers should move to the baggage claim area. Trolleys are available free of charge. Left luggage facilities are provided for exclusive use of passengers. Luggage will be screened and stored in the adjacent freight terminal at a cost of VT 200 per item. As an island nation, Vanuatu is relatively free from major pest and diseases that are found in other countries. It is of vital importance to maintain this relatively pest-free status. Please help us to keep it that way by observing the following information. On the aircraft or on arrival you will be given a form to fill in. This is a legal document and must be filled in correctly. A yes for "Have" and a no for "Don't Have". A Quarantine officer is available at all times should you require further information on quarantine issues. The Vanuatu Quarantine & Inspection Service aims to prevent the entry of pests and diseases which could endanger Vanuatu’s agriculture, forestry and natural environment. You are welcome to visit Vanuatu, but the insects and diseases that might be in the food, plant products or gifts that you are carrying are not welcome. Plant products which you CAN bring into Vanuatu. These are low risk items which have been processed, such as: Fruits & vegetables Packaged spices Biscuits, cakes Processed nuts Noodles Polish rice Pickles Tea and other confectionaries These items must be commercially packed and properly labelled. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Other plant products which you CAN bring into Vanuatu as accompanied baggage but SPECIAL CONDITIONS apply. The following items will be inspected and treated if necessary: Mats / hats (pandanus) Straw hats Wooden carvings Cane baskets Photo frames ___________________________________________________________________________ Plants and animal products which you CANNOT bring into Vanuatu SEEDS All plant seeds such as: Grass seeds Legume seeds Flower seeds Vegetable seeds FRUIT & VEGETABLES All fruit & vegetables such as: Apples Oranges Mangoes Rock melons Water melons Pawpaw Pineapples Carrots Beans Tomatoes LIVE PLANTS Live plants such as: Cut flowers Plant cuttings Nursery stock Leaves Bud wood ANIMAL PRODUCTS Animal products such as: Milk Cheese Yoghurt Salami Sausages Live animals Animal skin Feathers Honey Non-Animal & Plant Products These must be declared on arrival: Agriculture Tools Camping equipment Used sports gear (shoes, golf clubs etc.) ___________________________________________________________________________ Help us to help you by:
WARNING!! There is a Vt 1,000,000 penalty for not DECLARING all fruits, vegetables and plant materials!!
Vanuatu Agriculture Quarantine provides more information on:
Further queries on Vanuatu Agriculture Quarantine procedures should be addressed to: Department of Livestock & Quarantine Services PMB 095 Tagabe, Port Vila Vanuatu Tel: (678) 23130 / 23519 / 24212 Fax: (678) 23185
or Luganville, Santo Tel: (678) 36275 Fax: (678) 36225 Prohibited and Restricted Goods include: Weapons such as firearms and ammunition as per the Firearms Act (CAP 108). Objectionable (indecent) articles such as video tapes, films, records, CD-ROMs and publications as indicated in the Obscenity Law (173). Illicit Drugs – marijuana, heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine including other forms of drugs as described in the Dangerous Drug Act (CAP 12). Endangered species of flora and fauna and products derived from these endangered species. It also includes fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates requiring an Import Permit from Vanuatu Quarantine & Inspection Services. Other goods refer to goods that a person has obtained/purchased overseas and/or in Vanuatu duty free. This excludes personal effects and apparels. Separate legal provisions deal with Personal Effects. The amount of goods worth VT 50,000 (US$ 350, A$ 550, NZ$ 650) is applicable to each travelling person. If a person carries his/her new or unused goods worth more than VT 50,000 (US$ 350, A$ 550, NZ$ 650) then the difference will be assessed and tax payable. For example, VT 100,000 (US$ 700, A$ 1100, NZ$ 130) minus VT 50,000 (US$ 350, A$ 550, NZ$ 650) equals VT 50,000 (US$ 350, A$ 550, NZ$ 650). In this scenario, duty and VAT shall be assessed based on VT 50,000 (US$ 350, A$ 550, NZ$ 650) by applying the legal duty rates currently in force. Persons carrying gifts/goods belonging to other non-travelling persons must declare it to Customs and such goods are assessed and tax paid accordingly. Goods imported for selling (commercial) purposes must be declared to Customs and taxes assessed are paid accordingly. Restricted goods being imported require permits/licences. For example, frozen fish, prawns, plants and parts, meats etc…. Tax (duty and VAT) apply accordingly irrespective whether it is for personal consumption or selling purposes. Prohibited goods are those goods categorised under the laws being totally forbidden, whether imported or exported. Further queries or clarification of Customs procedures should be addressed to a duty Customs Officer or telephone (678) 24544 or 22462.
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