Vanuatu

Citizenship by Investment Program

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Vanuatu offers stunning underwater experiences with the SS President Coolidge wreck dive, one of the world’s largest and accessible shipwrecks.

Renowned as one of the “Happiest Countries on Earth,” Vanuatu captivates visitors with its idyllic location, warm-hearted people, pristine environment, and breathtaking natural beauty. This hidden gem remains one of the last undiscovered treasures on our planet. Distinguished as the newest and swiftest citizenship by investment program globally, Vanuatu’s DSP offers government pre-clearance in as little as 10 days. The entire application process can be completed expeditiously, allowing successful applicants to obtain their new passports within 60 days. This makes Vanuatu the ideal choice for those seeking a time-sensitive option, granting visa-free access to over 130 countries.

49th

Passport Ranking

100+

Visa-free countries

2-3 months

Time to citizenship

$130,000

Starting investment

Benefits

01

Travel Freedom

Visa-free travel to 100+ countries

02

Tax Benefits

No personal, wealth, or income taxes

03

Hassle-free Process

There are no language, education or work experience required

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Fastest Citizenship Program

60 days to process an application, making it one of the fastest programs

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Family Eligibility

Investors can include most of their family in the application

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No Residency Requirement

Does not require physical residency to obtain citizenship

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Secured Investment

Pre-approval received before full investment transfer

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Future Security

Citizenship extends to future generations

Citizenship Programme

The Donation into the Development Support Program

Option Single: USD $130,000
Married Couple: USD $150,000
Married Couple + one child under 18: USD $165,000
Married Couple + two children under 18: USD $180,000
Additional Dependent: USD $25,000

*Plus government processing fees and due diligence fees

Steps and Procedures

Months 1 - 2

Step 1: Apply for pre-approval

You’ll need your current passport biopage, a copy of national ID or Driver’s License, a police clearance report from both Country of citizenship and residency, a personal profile (CV), Marriage and or Divorce Certificate. Along with the DD Fee, payable at the same time as document submission.

Step 2: Gain pre-approval and submit investment

Within 10 days of initial application, you will gain written conﬁrmation of clearance to proceed from the Vanuatu government Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), and make your full payment along with the remaining documentation filing.

Step 3: Submit for screening

The Vanuatu Citizen Commission will examine your application, to check if you have obtained the requisite clearance to proceed (FIU), and to check if all documentation and payment has been received. You will be guided through this to ensure that the documents are presented at this stage in full, with no errors.

Month 3

Step 4: Confirmation by the Prime Minister

The Citizenship Commission will inform the Prime Minister who will confirm your citizenship with the President who personally signs your Citizenship Certificate.

Step 5

A new procedure was added recently, which is the biometric. This step should be taken after the Certificate issuance at the following satellites.
• Port Vila (Vanuatu)
• Hong Kong
• Dubai

After the biometrics you get your Certiﬁcate of Citizenship and your Vanuatu passport.