Vanuatu
Minimum Investment
$130,000 Donation
Minimum Investment
N/A Real Estate
Time to Citizenship
2-4 Months
Visa-free Access
50+ Countries & Territories
Minimum Investment
Minimum Investment
Time to Citizenship
Visa-free Access
The Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment program began accepting applicants in 2017 and is the only program of its kind in the South Pacific.
Known as the Vanuatu Citizenship Development Support Program, it is one of the quickest paths to second citizenship through investment.
To be able to apply for this program, you should be at least 18 years of age, in good health, and without a criminal record.
In addition, you are required to make a non-refundable contribution to the government.
Visa-free and visa-on-arrival travel to over 90 countries and territories including Russia, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Malaysia.
The program is based on the law & is guaranteed by the government since 2017.
Designed to be a smooth and straightforward process with a timeframe of 6 months to your new citizenship.
Vanuatu has no taxes on worldwide income, capital gains, dividends, gift, wealth and inheritance.
There are no physical residency requirements. You are not required to visit before or after the application.
There is no need to renounce your current citizenship(s), and your home authorities are not notified of your new citizenship.
Based on the Citizenship Act [CAP 112], the Vanuatu Citizenship Commission grants Citizenship to individuals under Vanuatu Development Support Program.
The DSP is a new procurement established by the Vanuatu Government under the Citizenship Act with the authorities bestowed on the Prime Minister. Starting in January 2017, the Government of the Republic of Vanuatu has launched the Development Support Program (DSP) to advance funds to support infrastructure and strengthen the economic development of Vanuatu.
Candidates may apply for Vanuatu Honorary Citizenship by contributing to the Government of Vanuatu. They can apply either as a single applicant or as a family of up to four (4) members.
The expected timeframe for the application process is 4 months. The first stage of the document collection can differ in length depending on the applicant’s ability to gather the documents. Our team guides this process with samples and best practice advice. The reviewal stage is subject to the respective Government schedule and can be impacted by factors which we, as authorised agents have no control over. We collaborates with the Government throughout the entire process, and we aim to provide the quickest and smoothest experience for the applicant.
We will pre-screen your passport copy for government pre-approval. The response is in 24-48 hours. A down payment of professional fees is required to open your application.
Our professional team will assist and advise you with the collection of documents required according to the Government checklist.
We will submit your application to the citizenship office upon reception of the payment.
Due diligence checks are carried out by the Screening Committee in collaboration with the FIU. Once verified, the application is presented to the Citizenship Commission for approval.
The Citizenship Commission presents approved applicants' names to the Prime Minister, who advises the President to grant Vanuatu citizenship.
Biometrics and an Oath Allegiance Ceremony are completed after approval. This can be arranged according to the applicant’s preferred method.
A passport and a certificate of naturalization are issued in your name. The final payment of professional fees completes the application process.
When you become a citizen of Vanuatu, you get visa-free circulation to more than 50 countries and territories.
Visa-free and visa-on-arrival countries
50+ Countries & Territories