Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment (VDSP and VCP)
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QUICK FACTS
PROGRAM TYPE: Two separate citizenship by investment programs (VDSP and VCP)
ANNUAL REVENUE: US$88 million (2018)
TOTAL PASSPORTS ISSUED: No Data
TOP APPLICANT NATIONALITY: Chinese
VISA-FREE DESTINATIONS: 129
PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
See program essentials such as prices, requirements, timelines, investment options
OFFICIAL WEBSITE:
See the official website of the government entity responsible for processing applications to the program.
PROGRAM FAQ:
Find answers to the most commonly asked questions about this program.
ACCREDITED AGENTS:
The official list of companies and individuals licensed to submit applications to the government under the program.
Visa-Free Destinations
Statistics on this program
Recent articles about this program
The Vanuatu Citizenship Interviews Part 1: Yellow Passports, Honorary Designations, Engaging With the World
In the first video in a three-part series, we talk about yellow passports, honorary citizenship, and the new chairman’s plans for international engagement.
Vanuatu Citizenship Commission Reprimands Dubai Firm for “Distasteful” Marketing Methods
Chairman Warsal is cracking down on inappropriate marketing, starting with a Dubai-firm, but says many others are guilty of the same, and worse.
IMI EXCLUSIVE: Vanuatu Reveals Historical Data on All CBI Programs Going Back to 2014
In a historic release prepared exclusively for IMI, Vanuatu shares, for the first time, statistics on all its past and present CBI programs.
All Citizens “Equal in The Eyes of The Vanuatu Govt.” Assures Chairman Warsal in Response to Media Reports
“Any omissions or ambiguities that may exist […] will be identified and rectified,” states the Commission in response to speculations.
Lesperance: Vanuatu Govt. Inadvertently Admits Fatal Flaw in Its Honorary CIP
Vanuatu’s deputy PM concedes the country’s CIP investors are still just honorary citizens and that he plans to give them a yellow passport.
Vanuatu to Offer Citizenship by Investment to Stateless People – Local Agent Gets Exclusive Deal
Vanuatu’s Development Support Program aims to become the first CIP to allow stateless people to apply for citizenship by investment.
Vanuatu Approving 100+ CBI Applications a Month, Setting Revenue-Records in 2020
In the middle of a global pandemic, the citizenship by investment program of COVID-free Vanuatu is experiencing its best year on record.
If We Wait to Re-Open Borders Until Travel is “Safe”, Borders Will Never Re-Open
We’ve temporarily exchanged freedom for safety from mass-contagion. What if the risk of mass-contagion is not temporary, asks Michael Krakat.
Video-Link Ceremonies and Couriered Passport Distribution for Vanuatu DSP Citizens
For agents experiencing fulfillment-challenges, VIMB offers its established channels for providing a delivery solution for their clients.
Vanuatu’s Dual-CIP Era Drawing to a Close? “Hong Kong-Jimmy” Receives Termination Notice
Vanuatu Govt.: “It clearly shows conflict of interest on your side as you clearly knew there would be a change of government when the contract elapsed.”