About
Capital: Port Vila
Population: 335,908
Language: Bislama, English, French
GDP per capita: $3,001 USD
Currency: Vatu (VUV)
Visa-Free Access Countries: 93+ countries including Russia, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Panama, and Philippines
Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment Program Overview
Vanuatu is a country filled with culture and adventure across its 83 islands. Vanuatu’s Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Program, formally known as the Vanuatu Development Support Program (VDSP), is the latest iteration of the country’s fast-track, donation-based passport program. The program is one of the most established in the Pacific region, offering a simple application process and speedy approvals.
Key Advantages
• Visa-free Travel: Enjoy visa-free travel to 93 countries around the world, including Russia, Singapore and Hong Kong.
• No Minimum Stays: Applicants don’t ever need to visit Vanuatu to obtain Vanuatu citizenship, nor are they required to adhere to minimum annual visits in order to obtain or maintain their citizenship status.
• Attractive Tax System: Vanuatu citizens do not have to pay tax on global income, inheritance, capital gains, or wages.
• Commonwealth Country: Vanuatu citizens enjoy access to British consular services anywhere in the world, should they ever need their assistance while travelling abroad.
Requirements
The Principal Applicant
The principal applicant must meet ALL of the requirements below:
• Clean Criminal Record
• Valid Passport (with a minimum validity of six months)
• National Identity documents from the country of Birth or Country of Residence
• Birth Certificates
• Additional Documentation including CVs, Education, and Work History
• Valid Proof of Address
Qualifying Dependents
To qualify as dependents, applicants must be:
• Spouse
• Children under 25
• Children aged 18–25 (if fully supported)
• Parents or grandparents over 50 (living with and fully supported)
• Note: Children over 25 and siblings are not eligible as dependents.
Investment Options
Development Support Program Contribution (DSP)
A contribution to the Development Support Program (DSP) enables Vanuatu to continue investments in its developing infrastructure. Additionally, the fund allocates resources to fight natural disasters on the islands.
Capital Investment Immigration Plan (CIIP)
Investment through certain core developmental sectors in Vanuatu. The CIIP allows not only obtaining a nominal yearly return on investment, but also to withdraw an investment amount of $50,000 after certain specific periods of time (as indicated by the specific sector of the investment).
Process Overview
Complete a Consultation
The consultation ensures that the investor is a good fit for the Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment program.
Internal Due Diligence
Prior to signing any paperwork, our due diligence team will evaluate your ability to qualify for the program.
Preparing Your Application
Our processing team will work with you to collect all the necessary documents.
Government Due Diligence
Once the due diligence fee is paid, the government will begin checks on all applicants.
The Final Investment
Once our team receives the pre-approval from the government, we will request you to make the final investment and present your application to the Committee Sitting.
Receive your Vanuatu Citizenship and Civil Registry Records
Your Citizenship Certificate, Birth Certificate and National ID will be issued after the Committee has approved your application.
Biometrics Appointment & Passport Issuance
You will need to schedule a biometrics appointment at an approved collection center. Once submitted, your documents will be issued in roughly 1-2 weeks.