There are over 80 island that make up Vanuatu. Vanuatu is in the S/W part of the pacific ocean about 1,300 miles northeast of Sydney, Australia. Port Vila is the capital,and one of the most beautiful ports in the pacific. No Visa are required for up to 30 days, and renewal is not a problem for extra weeks. Violent crime in Vanuatu is rare, petty theft does occur.Medical facilities are limited, and Doctors and hospital often expect immediate cash payment for services. Travel between islands is by light aircraft.(VAN AIR) Paved roads are only on EFATE ISLAND and the town of LUGANVILLE (on Espiritu Santo Island) Vanuatu is well known as a Tax haven, and the political stability is good. The local currency is the VATU (VT) and 100VT= ABOUT $1.00 USD .THE BEST PLACE THAT I. FOUND TO GET THE BEST EXCHANGE RATE IS at Goodies in Port Villa. No U.S.Embassy or diplomatic post in Vanuatu for U.S. citizens. The U.S. Embassy in Port Moresby ,Papua New Guinea assist U.S citizen if need should arise |