CCTV News: According to the WeChat official account of the Chinese Embassy in Vanuatu, the Chinese Embassy in Vanuatu has announced the current precautions for visiting Vanuatu.

1. On December 17, 2024, a magnitude 7.3 earthquake occurred in the waters near Vanuatu, among which Efat Island was directly affected, and some areas were damaged by landslides. Several buildings in the central business area of ​​Port Vila (CBD), located on the island, collapsed and were under closed traffic restrictions. Other outbound islands were not affected.

2. With the help of the international community, Vanuatu actively invests in reconstruction and restoration work. At present, the urban water, electricity and communication networks have returned to normal, and hotels, restaurants, supermarkets and other businesses outside the CBD have been open, and the lives of residents in Wa have basically resumed. Vaj International routes have resumed flights, and can travel to and from Port Vila via Sydney, Brisbane, Nadi and Auckland. There are daily flights. International flights are also operated from Brisbane to Santo. The frequency of domestic flights in Watanabe has increased, and the exchanges between islands are relatively convenient.

3. The things to note when visiting Watt in the near future are as follows:

First, there are still aftershocks in Efate Island. You should still be wary of landslides, stay away from dangerous buildings, and pay attention to objects falling.

Secondly, the southern hemisphere is currently rainy season, and weather changes may also cause hurricanes. Be careful when going out, and observe changes in the water surface when doing sea operations.

Third, the social security in Watanabe is generally good, but it should also improve risk awareness, understand entry requirements, security situations and travel precautions in advance, plan travel routes reasonably, avoid going to the Gulf to hunt or participate in high-risk projects, and keep important items such as personal documents. Make full preparations before departure, leave important certificate information to the emergency contact person, book round-trip air tickets in advance, select travel agencies and hotels with good qualifications, purchase Vancouver mobile phone cards, and prepare common medicines. Abide by local laws, laws, customs and public order.

Fourth, if there is an emergency, please deal with it calmly, call the police in time and contact the Chinese Embassy in Vanuatu. If the document is lost or stolen, please call the police as soon as possible and apply for a reissue or apply for a travel license from the Chinese Consular APP.

Vanuatu alarm phone number: Port Vila +678-22222, Santo +678-36222.

Consular protection and assistance telephone number for the Embassy in Vanuatu: +678-7796032.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Global Consular Protection and Assistance Emergency Hotline (24 hours): +86-10-12308 or +86-10-59913991.