U.S. Department of State
Level 1Exercise Normal Precautions
Exercise normal precaution in Vanuatu. Vanuatu is generally a safe destination for travelers.
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Is Vanuatu safe? 🇻🇺
Oceania · Updated
As of October 2026, Vanuatu scores 81/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Vanuatu Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Of the 1 Vanuatu destination assessed, Port Vila scores highest (81/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
Global travel impacts due to escalation in the Middle East Escalation in the Middle East has caused widespread travel disruption, including airspace closures, delayed and cancelled flights. Your travel plans may be affected, even if your destination is not in the Middle East.
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Level 1Exercise normal security precautions
Canada's official risk level for Vanuatu: exercise normal security precautions.
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Vanuatu destinations by safety score
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03 · Evidence Signals
Vanuatu safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryCA / US | Level 1 — Exercise Normal Precautions · 2 govts | 100 | CA / US |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2020 | 0.3 / 100k | 100 | World Bank Open Data (2020) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2025 | 82/100 | 82 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2025) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2025 | 67/100 | 67 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2025) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 12.5 / 100k | 59 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
Vanuatu safety FAQ
Is Vanuatu safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Vanuatu Level 1 of 4 — Exercise Normal Precautions. On our composite index Vanuatu averages 81/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 19 October 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Vanuatu?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Port Vila currently scores highest at 81/100 (Safe).
Where does this Vanuatu safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.