Useful Information

Power Supply

In the Vanuatu they use a 3 pin type of plug (as shown)

The output is 240 Volts with a Frequency of 50 Hertz.

Telephone
Connection

In Vanuatu the standard telephone connection plugs are the British Telecom and the RJ-11(as shown)

International and National Dialing Codes

To call a number in Port Vila from outside the country dial

International Dialing Code + 678 + Number

To call a number in Port Vila from inside the country dial

Number

To call a number outside the Vanuatu dial

00 + Country Code + Area Code + Number

Climate	Port Vila has a warm to hot tropical and humid climate.
	Summer Autumn winter Spring	June to August - average day time temperature 29ºC September to November - average day time temperature 27ºC December to February - average day time temperature 24ºC March to May - average day time temperature 26ºC
	Temperatures in summer can reach as high as 36ºC and in winter as low as 14ºC The wettest months of the year are between December and April.

Currency	The Vatu is the legal tender of Vanuatu.

	Notes are issued in denominations of	VT 5000 VT 1000 VT 500 VT 200	Coins are issued in denominations of	VT 100 VT 50 VT 20 VT 10 VT 5 VT 2 VT 1
	Most foreign currency and traveller's cheques are easily exchanged at hotels and banks. Most major credit cards are accepted throughout the country.

What to wear

In Vanuatu due to the tropical climate light clothing such as shorts, tee shirts and sandals are recommended. Being in the tropics, it is always advisable to have a rain coat handy. A jacket or jumper may be required at night when the temperature drops.

Visas

International visitors to Vanuatu are required to be in possession of a valid passport, however, visas are not required from most countries: (the exemptions are, All commonwealth countries, Belgium, Denmark, Eire, Fiji, France and its dominions, Germany, Holland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Philippines, Taiwan, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, U.S.A.) However you must have a valid, ongoing or return airline ticket and your Passport must be valid for four months beyond your intended stay. For those requiring visas, application should be made at the nearest Vanuatu embassy or consulate.

Health

Medical facilities are limited. The nearest reliable medical treatment is in Australia or New Zealand. There is a hyperbaric recompression chamber in Luganville, on Espiritu Santo Island, however diving-related injuries may require medical evacuation to Australia or New Zealand. Malaria is prevalent in some areas. Serious injuries requiring hospitalization and/or medical evacuation can cost thousands of dollars. Doctors and hospitals often expect immediate cash payment for their services. Suitable medical travel insurance is essential.