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allan&maggs

allan&maggs

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Australian °µÍø½ûÇø in Vanuatu

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16

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Australian

Lives in Luganville, Sanma

Registration: 22 May 2012

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allan&maggs replied to a thread
7 years ago
Priscilla

Registering a birth in Vanuatu by Priscilla

Hello everyone, Have you had to or are you going to register a birth in Vanuatu? What was the experience like? Who is required to register the birth, and where? Can it be either the mother or father? What documents are usually required in ...

allan&maggs

Hello everyone, Ours is different as we adopted our son from within Vanuatu in 2007. Have you had to or are you going to register a birth in Vanuatu? We adopted a local boy at his birth. Birth was registered within a few days. What was the ... Read More

allan&maggs replied to a thread
7 years ago
Bhavna

Naturalisation and citizenship in Vanuatu by Bhavna

Hello everyone, What are the requirements for acquiring citizenship in Vanuatu? For example, length of residence, language requirements, employment etc.. What formalities are involved in the process? What is the policy on dual-citizenship ...

allan&maggs

Hi We have lived in Vanuatu for 12 years now and became citizens Jan 2016. The process is easy. You have to be residents for 10 years before applying. Cost was 600,000vt, which includes your whole family. Plus another 50,000vt for other fees. You do ... Read More

allan&maggs replied to a thread
8 years ago
Bhavna

How to bring your car to Vanuatu by Bhavna

Hello everybody, If you exported your car to Vanuatu, were there any formalities that needed to be completed beforehand? What were they? What is the best way to export your car? Is there a limit on the number of vehicles, or perhaps the age of ...

allan&maggs

Hi Bringing your own vehicle into Vanuatu is no big deal. It must be LHD and you have owned it for 12 months. RHD vehicles are now banned. Goods restricted from importation (k) Right-hand drive motor vehicles - (Import of Motor Vehicles (Control) ... Read More

allan&maggs replied to a thread
8 years ago
Chars75

Port Vila International School by Chars75

Hi, We are looking at moving to Port Vila and I am in the process of researching schools. Does anyone have any children currently attending PVIS? Or if anyone has any information about any other schools. My boys are 15,13 and 2. I do understand ...

allan&maggs

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allan&maggs replied to a thread
8 years ago
Priscilla

Customer care in Vanuatu by Priscilla

Hello everyone, The way customer services are handled can greatly affect your views on certain brands, products, companies or stores. As a consumer, it is important to get familiar with local practices regarding client assistance in Vanuatu and ...

allan&maggs

Hi After 11 years in this country, there is NO Customer Service from any store or government department. Read More

allan&maggs replied to a thread
8 years ago
Beachguy7

Local weekly wages for labourers, house maid, waitresses etc? by Beachguy7

What is the average weekly wages for labourers ,resort staff , house maids, bar staff and waitresses. Thanks Glenn

allan&maggs

170vt per hour Read More

allan&maggs replied to a thread
8 years ago
Beachguy7

Local weekly wages for labourers, house maid, waitresses etc? by Beachguy7

What is the average weekly wages for labourers ,resort staff , house maids, bar staff and waitresses. Thanks Glenn

allan&maggs

The award wage is 170vt per hour, or 30,000vt per month. This is normally paid as 15,000vt per fortnight. If I want to pay higher wages, this is done as an attendance bonus and those staff cannot have a day off or loose their bonus. ALL staff start ... Read More

allan&maggs replied to a thread
10 years ago
Russellglass

buying land in Vanuatu by Russellglass

Hi guys I am moving to Vanuatu in the coming months to work for an infrastructure company as their construction manager. It is a 3 year contract and at the end of that time I would like to retire in Vanuatu. While I am working there I would like to ...

allan&maggs

Hi I have been here 10 years and bought many properties. I recommend you come and rent for at least 3 months before looking for land. Get street wise with advice on who is OK to deal with. Some of the real estate agents are rogues and stay ... Read More

allan&maggs replied to a thread
10 years ago
Shannon123

Builders in Vanuatu by Shannon123

Hi guys and girls, It's great to be a member here and not just reading about everyone else I hope I can contribute eventually. Currently I am looking at land in santo and efate Vanuatu aboutn10000m2 to put some boutique bungalows on, nothing fancy ...

allan&maggs

Hi I have read all the comments/replies to your query I do recommend you get 3 quotes and get referrals from clients that have had work done. Also never ever make final payment until job is 100% finished. I have had 2 building jobs done and both ... Read More

allan&maggs replied to a thread
10 years ago
mareandchris

Moving to Port Vila - Want to teach Yoga by mareandchris

Hello, My name is marianne and I am a newbie! My husband and I will be moving to Port Vila this Fall for his new job and we are very excited! We have already done the ex-pat thing in both Southern Africa and Central Asia and are now looking forward ...

allan&maggs

Hi Please phone 7770888 Allan Read More

allan&maggs replied to a thread
10 years ago
Uncle Baldrick

Lawyers and Legal Jargon by Uncle Baldrick

Hi All, well after 9 months and 4 trips to Vanuatu we are now having documents drawn up to purchase 2.5 acres in Espritu Santo. Its a cash deal and we're wondering if 1) We need a lawyer? & 2) Who is a good Lawyer who is recommended. ...

allan&maggs

Hi Who is the agent. There is a lot of conmen who pretend to be agents. I spent 3yrs in Santo allan Read More

allan&maggs replied to a thread
11 years ago
Uncle Baldrick

What's the Myth about Buying Real Estate in Malapoa by Uncle Baldrick

Hi Locals in Vila, we've visited a couple of times and are really interested in purchasing a property and making Vanuatu our new home. We hear that Real Estate in the suburb of Malapoa is on a decline yet others say Real Estate is at the bottom of ...

allan&maggs

Malapoa has a crime issue that won't go fast. Spend the money on good security. Beware of the real estate agents, some are worse than the thieves. They come out of the same gutter. Most properties are overpriced by 20%. I know of some new comers ... Read More

allan&maggs replied to a thread
11 years ago
Chars75

Port Vila International School by Chars75

Hi, We are looking at moving to Port Vila and I am in the process of researching schools. Does anyone have any children currently attending PVIS? Or if anyone has any information about any other schools. My boys are 15,13 and 2. I do understand ...

allan&maggs

Hi We did have our son at a school called "child care centre" there was about 75 kids in one class area, not good. We moved hime to PVIS and what a difference, 24 kids in class, teacher with helpers, very impressed. Read More

allan&maggs replied to a thread
11 years ago
clk2013

schooling in Luganville by clk2013

Hi we're moving from Australia to Luganville next year with a primary-school aged daughter (she's 7)and I was wondering whether any members had experience or advice about a recommended primary school there. thanks in advance for any help you may ...

allan&maggs

Hi Rowhani school is propably the best primary school in Luganville. Our son was there for over 12 months before we relocated to Port vila. We also have a house for sale in Luganville in good °µÍø½ûÇø area. allan Read More

allan&maggs replied to a thread
12 years ago
DaveRogers

Apartment or house for February 2014 by DaveRogers

Hello, My wife and I are planning to come down to Port Vila Vanuatu from Canada next year. A month to explore and the thought of moving down after that. We are looking for a furnished apartment (1 or 2 br is plenty although would prefer a 2 br) or ...

allan&maggs

Hi Guys Always great to hear of new people moving to Vanuatu. [Moderated] allan and Maggie Read More