About the citizenship by investment program in Vanuatu

The Citizenship by Investment program in Vanuatu was proposed in 2016 and launched in 2017 under the name Development Support Program (DSP).

The DSP is a citizenship program in Vanuatu designed to offer multiple benefits to foreign investors while simultaneously promoting the economic development of this small country in the South Pacific.

The government of Vanuatu manages an official fund to receive investments from abroad. Through this process, the government grants Vanuatu citizenship and a second citizenship to investors, allowing them visa-free entry to over 90 countries worldwide.

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Time to Citizenship

Minimum of 6 months

Minimum Investment

130,000 USD

Type of Investment

Donation

Visa-free Countries

90+ countries including Russia and Singapore

About Vanuatu

Vanuatu is an archipelago near Australia, consisting of 83 volcanic islands, covering an area of 12,190 km². Only 65 of these islands are inhabited, with a total population of 305,269 people. Established in 1983, Vanuatu is now a democratic republic with a constitutional framework. The capital of the country is Port Vila, and the official currency is the vatu.
Vanuatu has a tropical climate with beautiful beaches and warm waters, attracting scuba diving enthusiasts and water sports athletes from all over the world. English, French, and Bislama are the official languages of Vanuatu.

Language

Bislama, English and French

Currency

Vanuatu vatu

Total Area

12,190 km2

Capital

Port Vila

Government

Parliamentary Democratic Republic

Population

305,269

Benefits of Vanuatu citizenship and citizenship

  • The Vanuatu citizenship provides visa-free access and visa-on-arrival privileges to over 90 countries and territories worldwide, including Russia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, the Bahamas, Costa Rica, and many others.
  • Vanuatu does not impose certain taxes on residents and foreign investors, specifically: income tax, inheritance tax, wealth tax, corporate tax, gift tax, estate tax, fixed income tax, and capital gains tax.
  • Applicants are not required to pass exams related to the language, history, culture, etc., of Vanuatu to qualify for the Citizenship by Investment program.
  • There are no residency or minimum stay requirements to qualify for citizenship in Vanuatu.
  • Investors do not need to renounce their previous citizenship to obtain Vanuatu citizenship.

Vanuatu citizenship ranking

  • The Vanuatu citizenship allows visa-free travel to over 90 countries and currently ranks 60th in the global citizenship index.
  • Only one country (Sri Lanka) requires an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) with a Vanuatu citizenship.
  • Visa-on-arrival access is granted at the border for 33 destinations.
  • Approximately 32 countries require an online visa application for Vanuatu citizenship holders.
 
 
 

Conditions for applying for Vanuatu citizenship

  • The principal applicant must be between 18 and 65 years old and have no criminal record.
  • The applicant must possess and prove the origin of at least 130,000 USD in their bank account. This is the minimum investment amount required to qualify for the Citizenship by Investment program in Vanuatu.
  • The applicant must demonstrate financial capability through a business or employment position outside of Vanuatu.

Details of the Vanuatu citizenship by investment program

Citizenship by investment in Vanuatu involves obtaining citizenship of the country through investment in the national fund. This is a family-friendly citizenship program in Vanuatu, but the minimum investment amount will vary if additional family members are included in the application.

  • Single applicant: US $130,000
  • Main applicant and spouse: US $150,000
  • Family of four(parents and two children under 18): US $180,000
  • Dependent member: US $15,000/person

Applying for Vanuatu citizenship 

How to obtain a Vanuatu citizenship?

We make it easy for you to move towards the pre-approval stage by assisting you with the collection, notarization, and translation of the necessary documents for the Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment program. Our team of experts will ensure everything runs smoothly throughout the process to avoid any issues and difficulties.

We provide all the documents required by the Vanuatu government. Our professional and specialized advisors will transfer the necessary funds to initiate, proceed with, and complete the application easily and smoothly. The main costs associated with Vanuatu citizenship are administrative fees that need to be paid for the application to be processed.

Your application will be submitted and proceed with the verification of the information's reliability. After this, a notification regarding the remaining fees will be sent via mail. You will need to make the payment to successfully complete your application process.

We will ensure that you receive your Vanuatu citizenship oath ceremony and Vanuatu citizenship in the shortest possible time.

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