Vanuatu Citizenship By Investment

Vanuatu offers a fast, straightforward route to second citizenship through its Development Support Program (DSP), granting full citizenship and a Vanuatu passport without residency, language, or interview requirements. Dual citizenship is permitted, and qualified dependents such as spouse, minor children, and in some cases dependent parents can be included.

Primary investment: non-refundable contribution to the government. Typical government contribution levels start from USD 130,000 for a single applicant, USD 150,000 for a couple, and USD 180,000 for a family of four, plus due diligence, processing, and professional fees. Exact pricing and eligibility criteria can change, so obtain current quotations before proceeding.

Key benefits include speed (often 6-10 weeks from file submission to passport, assuming clean checks and timely responses), light documentation, and flexible oath arrangements conducted in Vanuatu or at approved overseas venues. Vanuatu has no personal income, capital gains, or inheritance taxes; however, tax residency and reporting obligations in your home country still apply.

Visa-free access is available to a wide range of countries across Asia-Pacific, the Caribbean, and Africa. Note: as of recent policy changes, the United Kingdom and the Schengen Area require visas for Vanuatu citizens; travel privileges can evolve and should be verified at the time of application.

Eligibility generally requires applicants to be 18+, of good character with a clean police record, demonstrate lawful source of funds and sufficient net worth, pass Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) checks, complete medical declarations, and take an oath of allegiance. Politically exposed persons and nationals of sanctioned jurisdictions may face heightened scrutiny or ineligibility.

Process overview: preliminary KYC and suitability review; submission of due diligence documents and fees; approval-in-principle; remittance of the contribution; citizenship approval; oath; issuance of Citizenship Certificate and passport.

Given ongoing policy updates, work with a reputable advisor to ensure compliance, accurate costs, and realistic timelines.