Is YouTube Monetized in Vanuatu?

If your channel is based in Vanuatu, can you make money with YouTube monetization? Let’s find out.

YouTube monetization is not available in Vanuatu. Unfortunately, there is nothing you can do to get AdSense revenue in Vanuatu. Changing your channel’s country won’t help, as Google AdSense will verify your actual address. If your chanel’s country and your country of residence don’t match, you’ll be ineligible. Also, entering fradulend information might have legal consequences, or lead to your channel’s termination.

Can You Monetize YouTube Shorts in Vanuatu?

Until YouTube monetization becomes available in Vanuatu, you won’t get any money from AdSense for views on your Shorts either.

Can I Make Money on YouTube in Vanuatu?

You can still make money on YouTube in Vanuatu, even if YouTube monetization is not avaible. Brand deals (or sponsorships), affiliate marketing and merch are very popular and viable options.

Why Isn’t YouTube Monetization Available in Vanuatu?

We don’t know exactly why YouTube doesn’t monetize channels in Vanuatu. But it’s usually because of specific laws in Vanuatu.

Also, the United States of America could have laws preventing (or making it hard) to have money exchanges with individuals based in Vanuatu.