Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment

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Program Type:

Citizenship by Investment

Processing Time:

1-3 months

Citizenship Timeline:

Upon approval

Permanent Residency Timeline:

N/A

Physical Presence Required:

None

Citizenship Visa-Free Access:

98 countries

Minimum Contribution:

US$130,000

Contribution Options:

Donation

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Program Overview

Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment

Vanuatu is home to one of the Pacific region’s only formal citizenship by investment programs, of which it actually has three: The DSP, the VCP, and the REO.

The VCP is exclusive to applicants from greater China while the REO is still under development.

Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment

How to Qualify

To qualify for citizenship, the applicant must donate a cash-sum to the government in the following amounts:

  • US$130,000 for a single applicant.
  • US$150,000 primary applicant and spouse.
  • US$165,000 primary applicant, spouse and one child.
  • US$180,000 primary applicant, spouse and two children.
  • US$10,000 per additional family member who joins the application.

There is only a US$5,000 due diligence cost on the primary applicant, as well as US$5,000 in legal fees payable for citizenship.

Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment

Salient Benefits

  • Increased visa-free travel
  • Minimal physical presence requirements
  • Permits dual/multiple citizenship
  • Ability to include three or more generations of family members in the application
  • Lower taxes
  • Lower cost of living
  • Safety and security
  • Warm climate
  • Short processing time (4 months or less)
  • English as official language

Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment

Citizenship Timeline and Requirements

After deciding on an official agent, the applicant will go through their internal background check. After this, the applicant will sign an agreement with the agent and pay an initial US$5,000. This will start the due diligence process by the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) and collecting of documents for compiling the case file for application.

If the FIU approve their due diligence the case file is submitted and the investment is transferred. The applicant should receive their citizenship within 45-60 days.

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Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment

Program Authority and Legal Basis

Applications for this program may be directed to Citizenship’s Office and Commission (COC) of Vanuatu.

Legislation upon which this program is based on Vanuatu Citizenship Act [Cap.112].

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Qualifying Real Estate

As noted in the program qualifications above, an investor can qualify for this program with a local property purchase above the minimum investment threshold. View eligible properties curated by IMI and our real estate partners:

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