Vanuatu is represented in Australia by its high commission in Canberra and a consulate-general in Sydney.
Each office serves a set area called a consular district. Check which office covers the state where you live before you book an appointment or post documents.
Which office of Vanuatu covers your state
| If you live in | Contact |
|---|---|
| New South Wales | Consulate-General in Sydney |
| Victoria | High Commission in Canberra (Griffith) |
| Queensland | High Commission in Canberra (Griffith) |
| Western Australia | High Commission in Canberra (Griffith) |
| South Australia | High Commission in Canberra (Griffith) |
| Tasmania | High Commission in Canberra (Griffith) |
| Northern Territory | High Commission in Canberra (Griffith) |
| Australian Capital Territory | High Commission in Canberra (Griffith) |
Offices of Vanuatu in Australia
Open an office to see its full address, opening hours by day, the area it serves and how to contact it.
- High Commission in Canberra (Griffith)High Commission of Vanuatu in Canberra29 Flinders Way, Griffith, ACT 2603+61 2 6282 9931Address, hours and services
- Consulate-General in SydneyConsulate-General of Vanuatu in SydneyLevel 21, 207 Kent Street, Sydney, NSW 2000Address, hours and services
Consular services of Vanuatu for people in Australia
Vanuatu's official channels list 9 services for people in Australia. Each one shows where to apply, what to bring and the fees when they are published.
- Registration of birth and birth certificateParents can register a birth with the High Commission and receive a Vanuatu birth certificate; copies are also available.
- Certification of Vanuatu driver's licenceCertification of a Vanuatu licence, for example for conversion to an Australian licence, through the Department of Customs and Inland Revenue.
- Driver's licence renewalThe High Commission helps Vanuatu licence holders renew their licence through the Department of Customs and Inland Revenue.
- Vanuatu National ID cardVanuatu citizens can apply for the National ID through the High Commission.
- Apostille and certification of documentsThe High Commission issues an apostille stamp for documents issued by the Government of Vanuatu and a certification letter on request.
- Certificate of IdentityOne-way travel document for Vanuatu citizens whose passport has expired, or was lost or damaged, to return to Vanuatu.
- Visas for Vanuatu (tourist, business)Foreign nationals can obtain Vanuatu visas through the High Commission; visa on arrival (A1, tourism, up to 120 days) is available to passport holders of listed countries, and tourist and business visas carry fees.
Other services listed by Vanuatu
- Vanuatu citizenship (naturalisation, marriage, entitlement, regain)The High Commission lists four citizenship routes and asks applicants to email for the procedure. Official page
- Vanuatu passportNew Vanuatu passports follow a system upgrade and enrolment is done in Vanuatu; the page says citizens in Australia must travel to Port Vila or Luganville to apply. Official page
Before you contact Vanuatu's missions
Office details come from the Australian Government's diplomatic and consular lists and each country's official pages, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Opening hours, fees and requirements change without notice, so confirm with the office before you travel or send documents.
If something on this page is out of date, tell us and we will check it against the official source.