Vanuatu
Oceania
Age Verification Compliance Overview
This page provides comprehensive age verification and compliance information for Vanuatu. Our research team continuously monitors regulatory changes, enforcement actions, and legal developments to ensure businesses have access to up-to-date compliance intelligence.
Vanuatu has implemented a complete prohibition on age-restricted adult content, classified as "Banned". This ban typically includes website blocking, payment processing restrictions, and potential criminal penalties for violations. Businesses should not attempt to operate in this jurisdiction without explicit legal counsel, as enforcement may include criminal prosecution, substantial fines, and reputational damage.
The information below includes regulatory status, legal requirements, enforcement mechanisms, penalties for non-compliance, acceptable verification methods, and relevant regulatory authorities. This data is essential for platforms, content providers, and businesses that need to implement age-appropriate access controls or verify user ages.
Please note: Adult content access is currently prohibited in Vanuatu. This ban may affect website accessibility, payment processing, and service availability. Businesses should consult legal counsel before operating in this jurisdiction.
Minimum Age
N/A (Banned)
Content is completely prohibited
Age Gate Required
No
No verification required
Last Verified
10/12/2025
Most recent data update
Regulatory Timeline
Historical changes and upcoming regulatory events
- Banned
Government announces decision to ban pornography: Prime Minister Jotham Napat announced that the Government will push for changes to ICT laws, with one amendment to enforce a ban on pornography, following a decision to ban it through legislative amendment.
- Banned
Importation of pornography prohibited: The importation of documents (magazines, videos, etc.) of a pornographic, or even erotic, nature is prohibited under penalty of a fine.
- Banned
Cybercrime Act No. 22 of 2021: Flagship legislation for combating cybercrime, criminalizing a wide range of offenses including child pornography.
- Banned
National Security Strategy (NSS) launched: Vanuatu launched its first NSS, identifying Cyber Security as a core action point.
- Banned
Vanuatu signed UN joint statement on LGBT rights: Vanuatu signed the 'joint statement on ending acts of violence and related human rights violations based on sexual orientation and gender identity' at the United Nations.
Data Sources
Legal documents and references supporting this data
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All sources are evaluated for credibility and relevance. Primary sources indicate official legal documents and government publications. Credibility scores reflect source reliability based on jurisdiction, publication authority, and verification status.
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