About Vanuatu: If planning for a short holiday, Vanuatu is known for its natural beauty and tropical climate and more commonly for its wealth of adventure with Local hospitality. For more information please visit websites on Vanuatu Tourism | Travel | Holiday | Resorts | Tours | Dining | Experience | Planning
Weather: Tropical weather
Dress Code: Recommended dress code for the above events is Smart Business Casual attire. September marks the beginning of the rain and humid season for Vanuatu, which may bring about also tropical storms and bad weather alerts. Delegates are recommended to bring an appropriate jacket for going out in the evenings and during the indoor meeting sessions. Having a handy umbrella is also recommended if staying outside the hotel venue. Also, participants are be prepared for any climate change issue.
Language: Bilingual both English & French are official Language, local language is Bislama.
Time Zone: Vanuatu, during July- October is mostly cool and dry, some warm clothing is recommended, and an umbrella is suggested if staying in alternate hotels.
Local time in Vanuatu is UTC/GMT +11.
Banks & Currency: The local currency is Vatu (VUV). Check online for currency exchange rates. International Banks operating in Vanuatu are ANZ, Bred Bank, Bank of South Pacific (BSP), and National Bank of Vanuatu. Internationally recognized credit cards such as Visa, and MasterCard, are accepted by the hotel
There are other currency exchange outlets available in the Airport and around town, to name a few Western Union money transfers and Goodies FOREX
Electricity: Electricity voltage is 240 volts with pin configuration like Australia, NZ and most Pacific Island countries. You are advised to take along your universal adaptor if you are from the USA, Asia, or any other country with dissimilar pin configurations and voltages.
Telecommunications Services:
Communication services in Vanuatu include fixed-line telephony (International Direct: Voice/ Data/ Facsimile, Broadband Internet ADSL, Wireless Hotspots, and 2G/4G GSM Mobile Network & SMS Prepaid telephone services.
Vanuatu’s IDD Country code: +678
Mobile network is provided by Vodafone and Digicel and Wantok. Vanuatu offers to roam to most of the developed countries including some Pacific Islands. For those not able to use roaming and prefer purchasing prepaid SIM cards, Starter Packs are available at approx. VUV 500-1000. They can be purchased at the Airport or any Vodafone/ Digicel outlet with the issuance of an ID.