

allan&maggs
Australian °µÍø½ûÇø in Vanuatu
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Australian
Lives in Luganville, Sanma
Registration: 22 May 2012
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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 ...

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


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 ...

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


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 ...

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


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 ...

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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 ...

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


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

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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

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


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 ...

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


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 ...

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


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 ...

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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. ...

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


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 ...

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


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 ...

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


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 ...

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


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 ...

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