Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment Programme
The Vanuatu established its citizenship by investment program in 2017 which offers foreign investors to obtain second citizenship through investment in the country. You can acquire citizenship quickly within a month and include your family members as well. Vanuatu citizenship allows you a visa-free travel to more than 129 countries including the UK, EU, Hong Kong, and Singapore.
Investment Options
Non-refundable Donation: You must make a non-refundable donation to a local development fund such as a government support program or the cocoa sustainable fund, the minimum investment to be made by a single applicant is $130,000, however, if you are applying as a couple the minimum donation required is $150,000 and any additional dependents must contribute a minimum of $15,000 each. If you have maintained the investment for 5 years you can redeem $50,000 back.
Real Estate Projects: Investing in a real estate project requires a minimum donation of $200,000 in areas such as Santo and Efate Islands.
Each investment option requires all applicants to pay a $5,000 each, a fee which covers due diligence process costs.
Key Benefits
- Include your family – The citizenship program covers the main applicant, their spouse, dependent children, parents, and grandparents.
- Tax Benefits: Enjoy no taxes levied on income, wealth, or inheritance.
Rapid Approval: Acquire second citizenship within one month. - Affordable Investment: Invest starting from as low as $130,000 for a single applicant citizenship
- Global Mobility: Visa-free travel to 129 countries, including the EU, UK, Singapore, and Hong Kong.
No Residency - Requirement: No need for physical residence or visits.
Security and Stability: Provides a safe haven in times of economic or political instability.
Eligibility for Vanuatu Citizenship Programme
- Main Applicant: They must be aged 18 or over with a clean criminal record.
- Eligible Family Members: Spouse, children (including dependent children in education up to age 25), parents, and grandparents over 50 years old.
10,497,595
Population Growth: 1.95%
29,500 USD
GDP (per capita)
GDP (purchasing power parity)
314 billion USD
175
Visa free countries
CAPITAL
Port Vila
LOCATION
Oceania, group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean, about three-quarters of the way from Hawaii to Australia
TOTAL AREA
12,189 km2
AGE DEMOGRAPHICS
0–14 years: 31.1%, 15–64 years: 63.8%, 65 years and over 5%
LANGUAGE
Bislama, English, French
RELIGIONS
93.4% Christianity, 4.6% Animism, 1.4% Baha’i faith and 0.6% other
GOVERNMENT TYPE
Unitary Parliamentary Republic
CURRENCY
Vatu (VUV)
EXCHANGE RATE
$1 = 119.40 VUV
GDP (PPP)
$1.002 billion, $3,188 Per Capita
TIME ZONE
UTC+11 (VUT Vanuatu Time)
Step-By-Step Guide to Citizenship Acquisition
- Consultation: Our citizenship advisers will talk to you, assess your circumstances, and based on that recommend the best investment options.
- Due Diligence Pre-Check: A due diligence check will be conducted by the Vanuatu government on the principal applicant and all adult family members.
- Preparation of Application: Once pre-approved, our team will assist in preparing your citizenship application.
- Initial Payment: An initial 25% prepayment of the donation amount is required.
- Submission: The application is submitted to the Government of Vanuatu and reviewed by the Citizenship Commission.
- Pre-Approval Receipt: You will be notified of the decision by the government.
- Oath Swearing Ceremony: This can be attended in Vanuatu or at a preferred location.
- Final Payment: Pay the remaining 75% donation amount.
- Passport Issuance: Receive your Vanuatu passport after the Oath Swearing Ceremony.