Vanuatu-Australia Nakamal Agreement
The Vanuatu-Australia Nakamal Agreement signed on 29 June 2025 will elevate the partnership between Australia and Vanuatu, deepening integration between our people, strengthening our security cooperation and the collective security of our region, and supporting Vanuatu’s development and economic aspirations. The Agreement builds on our deep and enduring partnership based on mutual respect, shared values, and a common vision for our region.
Vanuatu is an independent republic with three official languages: Bislama, English and French. Part of the chain of Melanesian islands lying to the north-east of Australia, its capital, Port Vila, is only three and a half hours flying time from Sydney.
Bilateral, economic and trade information
- Vanuatu country brief
- Vanuatu trade/economic fact sheet [PDF]
- Australia Pacific Islands Business Council
- Australia's engagement in Vanuatu
Australia’s development program
Travel information
- Before you travel, visit smartraveller.gov.au
- Read the travel advice for Vanuatu
- Subscribe to updates
- Get the right travel insurance
- For how we can help Australians overseas, see the Consular services charter
- Australian Passports Office
- Visa information
Heads of Government
Heads of State, Prime Ministers, Foreign, Trade and Aid Ministers
Embassies and consulates
Australia
Vanuatu
ACIAR
Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research Vanuatu Program
Contacts
Contact details for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Australia
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Fiji and Vanuatu Branch
R.G Casey Building
John McEwen Crescent
BARTON ACT 0221
Australia
Phone: +61 2 6261 1111
Fax: +61 2-6261 2332
Contact details for Vanuatu
Foreign affairs
Tel: +678 27750
Fax: +678 27832
Trade and development
Tel: +678 25674
Fax: +678 25677