It is more important than ever to get travel insurance and check it provides sufficient cover. See the FCDO’s guidance on foreign travel insurance.

Tropical Cyclones Judy and Kevin impacted the islands of Vanuatu between Wednesday 1 March to Saturday 4 March as Category 3-4 storms bringing destructive winds, heavy rainfall, coastal flooding and very rough seas with some storm surge. A State of Emergency has been declared and recoverythe effortsmain airport in Port Vila is currently closed.

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You should monitor local and international weather updates and follow the advice of the local authorities and the Vanuatu Meteorological and Geo-Hazards Department. See Tropical cyclones

Vanuatu lies on the Pacific ‘Ring of Fire’ and regularly experiences natural disasters, including cyclones, volcanic activity, earthquakes and tsunamis, with over 2,000 seismic events reported each year. Alert levels and accessibility to volcanoes can change quickly. See Natural disasters

Although there’s no recent history of terrorism in Vanuatu, attacks cannot be ruled out. See Terrorism

Most visits to Vanuatu are trouble free. Crime levels are relatively low but following a series of recent incidents, residents and visitors should take particular care when walking at night and visiting remote areas.

Consular support may be limited in Vanuatu, however, the British Consulate-General in Sydney, Australia can provide consular support to British nationals.