VANUATU

CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT

In 2017, the Government of Vanuatu launched the Vanuatu Citizenship by investment program, also known as the Development Support Program (DSP), to provide individuals and families with a pathway to obtain Vanuatu Citizenship and benefit from numerous advantages, including greater travel freedom and the ability to enjoy the unique culture and natural beauty of Vanuatu, a tropical paradise in the South Pacific.

CITIZENSHIP INVEST IS
GOVERNMENT AUTHORIZED

Citizenship Invest is a government-authorized firm for obtaining Vanuatu citizenship and passport. The company has a track record
of success processing citizenship for applicants and their families from over 85 countries worldwide.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Vanuatu Citizenship’s Office and Commission (COC) is a statutory entity established by the Vanuatu Citizenship Act [Cap 112]. The Act was enacted by the Parliament of the Republic of Vanuatu and came into force in 1980. It was amended in 2013 and twice in 2014. Based on the Citizenship Act [CAP 112], the Vanuatu Citizenship’s Office and Commission (COC) grants Honorary Citizenship to individuals under Vanuatu’s Development Support Program (DSP).

PROGRAM BENEFITS

SIMPLE PROCESS
FAMILY BENEFITS

By investing in Vanuatu citizenship, you and your family can enjoy the lifelong benefit of irrevocable citizenship.

Your future family members can also obtain citizenship by descent.

Investment Flexibility
The program is flexible with the transfer of funds.

The investment is only payable after receiving Vanuatu citizenship, not before.

Dual Citizenship and Privacy
You can keep your current citizenship(s) without renouncing them.

There's no notification to your home country regarding your new Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment.

Minimum Application Requirements
There are no physical residency requirements, and you can apply immediately

No need for an interview, language test, education, or management experience.
GLOBAL MOBILITY
VISA FREE BENEFITS

Vanuatu passport holders can travel visa-free to 98 countries, including Monaco, Ireland, Singapore, and Hong Kong time.

Easy Visa Access
Vanuatu Citizenship offers easy tourist visa access whenever it’s required.

WEALTH PROTECTION
Tax Advantages

No taxes on capital gains, gifts, wealth, and inheritance and no taxes for non-residents.

Vanuatu citizenship also offers No restriction on the repatriation of profits and imported capital.

Global Banking Access
As a citizen of Vanuatu, you can open bank accounts in reputable banking institutions worldwide.

VANUATU PASSPORT VISA FREE COUNTRIES

Vanuatu Citizenship offers Visa-Free to 98 Countries including Ireland, Singapore, Hong Kong

98
COUNTRIES

Vanuatu Citizenship offers Visa-Free to 98 Countries including Ireland, Singapore, Hong Kong

AMERICAS
  • Belize
    Bermuda
    Bolivia
    Costa Rica
    Ecuador
    El Salvador
    Guatemala
    Honduras
    Nicaragua
    Panama
    Peru
    Suriname
EUROPE
  • Andorra
    Belarus
    Bosnia and Herzegovina
    Faroe Islands
    Gibraltar
    Greenland
    Ireland
    Kosovo
    Liechtenstein
    Moldova
    Montenegro
    Russian Federation
    San Marino
ASIA
  • Bangladesh Cambodia * Hong Kong (SAR China) Indonesia Laos * Macao (SAR China) * Malaysia Maldives * Nepal * Pakistan ** Philippines Singapore South Korea Sri Lanka ** Taiwan Timor-Leste * Uzbekistan
AFRICA
  • Botswana
    Burundi
    Cape Verde Islands
    Comoro Islands
    Egypt
    Eswatini (Swaziland)
    Gambia
    Guinea-Bissau
    Kenya
    Lesotho
    Madagascar
    Malawi
    Mauritania
    Mauritius
    Mozambique
    Rwanda
    Senegal
    Seychelles
    Sierra Leone
    Somalia
    St. Helena
    Tanzania
    Togo
    Uganda
    Zambia
    Zimbabwe
OCEANIA
  • Cook Islands
    Fiji
    Kiribati
    Marshall Islands
    Micronesia
    Nauru
    Niue
    Palau Islands
    Samoa
    Solomon Islands
    Tonga
    Tuvalu
CARIBBEAN
  • Anguilla
    Antigua and Barbuda
    Bahamas
    Barbados
    British Virgin Islands
    Cayman Islands
    Dominica
    Dominican Republic
    Grenada
    Haiti
    Jamaica
    Montserrat
    St. Kitts and Nevis
    St. Lucia
    St. Vincent and the Grenadines
    Trinidad and Tobago
Middle East
  • Armenia
    Iran
    Israel
    Jordan
    Palestinian Territory

*The list of countries is subject to variations depending on each government's policy and so is access to these countries.

INVESTMENT TYPE AND COSTS

Investors have one main investment option to acquire citizenship through Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment program

OPTION 1

DONATION TO THE DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT PROGRAM (DSP)

To be eligible for Vanuatu citizenship through its Citizenship by Investment Program, the applicant must make a non-refundable financial contribution (donation) to the Government fund.

  • Single Applicant 130.000 USD
  • Main Applicant and Spouse 150,000 USD
  • Main Applicant, Spouse, and 1 dependent 165,000 USD
  • Main Applicant, Spouse, and 2 dependents 180,000 USD
  • Any additional dependent 10,000 USD

The investment contribution varies depending on the number of applicants and their ages.

OTHER COSTS

In addition to the required investment, there are other expenses associated with Vanuatu citizenship by investment programs, such as Citizenship Invest professional fees, official application forms, citizenship and passport certification, courier charges, and other related expenditures. Moreover, you will receive a detailed quotation tailored to your situation with no hidden fees.

DUE DILIGENCE
AND BACKGROUND CHECKS

Applicable to all investment options

To ensure the integrity of the Vanuatu citizenship by investment program, background checks are required and paid for by the government. The government appoints a preferred due diligence agency that conducts checks using various international and local sources, such as Interpol, World-Check, and other government agencies. These fees must be paid at the time the application is submitted.

DUE DILIGENCE FEES
  • Due Diligence Fee Per Application 5,000 USD

INVESTMENT SECURITY

The Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment program has successfully attracted applicants from all over the world. The investment funds are safe as they are only payable once the citizenship application is approved by the Government. Citizenship Invest is helping hundreds of families changing their lives through this program.

APPLICATION PROCESS AND TIMELINE

  • MONTH
    1

    Pre-screening and Document Preparation

    Citizenship Invest (CI) will pre-screen your passport before starting the Vanuatu citizenship application process, and an initial down payment of CI Professional Fees is required to begin your application.




    CI dedicated Document Collection team will assist you gathering the necessary documents for FIU’s initial approval (Vanuatu Financial Intelligence Unit). Government Processing Fees, Due Diligence, and CI submission fees are payable once the file is ready.


    Approval in Principle is issued by the Vanuatu Financial Intelligence Unit. Remaining documents are submitted and 25% of the Government contribution is payable.


     


    MONTH
    1

  • MONTH
    2

    Approval and Documents Issuance

    Due Diligence report is issued to the Government. Based on the results, the Government makes a decision on your Citizenship application. Once approved you are invited to pay the donation or investment. At this stage the ramaining 75% of the Government financial contribution is payable.


    Vanuatu Passport and citizenship certificates are issued. The remaining CI professional fee is due.


    MONTH
    2

The estimated time to receive citizenship approval depends on the due diligence processing time and the specific case

DOWNLOAD
VANUATU CITIZENSHIP BROCHURE

CONTENT
  • Program Overview
  • Citizenship Law
  • Benefits Of The Program
  • Applicants Qualification
  • Investment requirements
  • Application Fees
  • Document Checklist
  • List of countries Visa free and on arrival
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Eligibility requirements

AGE

The applicant must be at least 18 years old.

GOOD CHARACTER

The applicant must have a clean criminal record and a good reputation.

HEALTH

The applicant must be in good health and provide a medical certificate to prove it.

TRUSTWORTHINESS

The applicant must provide evidence of the source of funds used for the investment, have no previous visa rejection from a country with which Vanuatu has a visa-free agreement, and have no travel restrictions or sanctions imposed by international organisations.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Citizenship Invest assigns a Document Collection Specialist to each case. The firm provides a bespoke service that simplifies the application process by requesting the bare minimum from clients. Our job is to make document collection as simple as possible, and when necessary, we obtain documents for the client without their involvement. Please note that the list below is only a guideline. After assessing the specific case, Citizenship Invest creates a personalised checklist.

  • Nomination form.
  • Certified copy of all passports held.
  • Certified copy of Photo Identity Card.
  • An original police record from the applicant’s country of birth, country of citizenship, country of residence (if different), and any country where the applicant has resided for at least one (1) year in the previous ten (10) years, for each applicant sixteen (16) years and older.
  • Personal CV with Education and Employment History (Main App + Spouse).
  • Nomination Form- Full Documentation.
  • An original excerpt of the complete birth record or a certified copy of the full birth certificate with MOFA attestation (i.e., a birth document that includes your parent’s information or a household register, family book, or similar).
  • Original Medical Certificate.
  • Eight (8) Original passport-size photos.
  • One original bank reference letter from an internationally recognised bank that is not older than six months.
  • An original professional reference that is no more than six months old (e.g., from an attorney, notary public, chartered accountant, or other professional of similar standing).
  • One original Employment letter.
  • Certified copy of university/college diplomas
  • Proof of residence (original utility bill/copy of valid tenancy contract)
  • Original excerpt of marriage record or certified copy of marriage certificates with MOFA attestation (if applicable).
  • Certified copy of divorce documents with MOFA attestation (if applicable)

FAQS

Frequently Asked Questions
To become a citizen of Vanuatu by investment, choose a government-authorized firm like Citizenship Invest, and invest a minimum of $130,000 for economic development and disaster relief. After passing the due diligence check and providing proof of investment, you will receive a naturalisation certificate and a request for a passport. Take the oath of allegiance in Vanuatu or invite officials to a suitable location. There are no language or history exams, and the entire process is done remotely. Citizenship can be acquired in 1-2 months.
The timeline for obtaining Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment is approximately 2 months. This is the fastest citizenship timeline available anywhere in the world. After passing the due diligence check and providing proof of investment, applicants can become Vanuatu citizens within two months..
Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment program offers several benefits to investors. One of the most significant benefits is visa-free travel to 96 countries, including Singapore, Hong Kong, and Russia. The program is also the only citizenship program in the Asia-Pacific region. The entire procedure takes place remotely, and investors can obtain Vanuatu citizenship in 1-2 months. Vanuatu citizenship also offers no personal taxation, including no wealth tax, inheritance tax, gift tax, capital gains tax, or income tax. Additionally, the program provides added security in case of a crisis like a pandemic and diversifies assets. The investment amount goes to developing Vanuatu’s economy and fighting against natural disasters.
Vanuatu has strengthened its Due Diligence rules to minimise money laundering risks and tax evasion. That is why you should work with a reputable and licensed agent for Vanuatu citizenship, such as Citizenship Invest, a government-approved organisation that offers this program.
Yes, family members can be included in the Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment application. The family size determines the minimum investment amount, and investors can consist of their spouse, children, and parents in the citizenship application.

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