Vanuatu Citizenship Program

Vanuatu

Vanuatu is an independent Commonwealth
state in the South Pacific. Which has a rich
Melanesian culture and heritage known as
the New Hebrides. It was settled during the
19th century by Europeans and jointly
administered by the UK and France as a “
Condominium” from 1906 until 1980.

Vanuatu is an archipelago spread over 83 islands and the
economy is focused on agriculture. Subsistence farming is prevalent and livestock farming is a target for growth. A small light industry sector caters to the local market. Fishing,financial services and tourism are other notable sectors of the national economy

Vanuatu is a republic with English, French, and Bislama as official languages.

It has a unicameral parliament that elects the Prime Minister in regular free and fair elections.
Tax revenues come primarily from VAT, excise, and transaction taxes.
In 2018, revenues from citizenship-by-investment became the largest source of government revenue.
Currency: Vatu (VUV), which is freely convertible.
Memberships:

United Nations (UN)
British Commonwealth
Pacific Islands Forum (PIF)
Francophonie, among other international organizations.
Economic Citizenship: Development Support Program

The economic citizenship program “Development Support Program” (DSP) started in 2017 to raise funds for infrastructure and promote economic development.

Vanuatu Overview

Comprised of an 83-islands chain, the Republic of Vanuatu is a small but vibrant country located in the South Pacific Ocean.

Vanuatu Citizenship and Passport Benefits

Program Features

Processing time: 2 months
The Vanuatu Financial Intelligence Unit carries out a preliminary verification within only one week after initial documents are submitted (passport, police clearance, CV).
After additional documents are submitted the Citizenship Commission will issue an approval-in-principle letter if the application is approved and the applicant shall transfer the contribution amount to EC Holdings (Vanuatu) Ltd as the local, government-appointed citizenship agent.
Contribution amounts are set in US Dollar, Euro and Australian Dollar. The applicant can choose their preference of currency to transfer the funds.

Benifits

Economic Citizenship: Development Support Program

Development Support Program (DSP)

The economic citizenship program “Development Support Program” DSP started in 2017
for the purpose of raising funds to support infrastructure and promoting economic
development. Prior to that there have been other citizenship programs already.

Candidates may apply for Vanuatu citizenship by contributions to the government for USD
130’000 for a single applicant and up to USD 180’000 for a family of 4 members. Due
diligence and administrative fees are not included.

The citizenship acquired is called “Ni-Vanuatu” and it is hereditary. Those receiving it
have full citizens’ rights and the passport is valid for a period of 10 years (renewable
upon expiry).

Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment Cost

Time to citizenship

$130,000

Main applicant and spouse

$150,000

Married couple plus one child under 18

$165,000

Married couple plus two children under 18

$180,000

Additional dependents

$15,000 per dependent

Due Diligence Checks (per application)

$5,000

Vanuatu Citizenship and Passport Benefits

Development Support Program (DSP)

As a single applicant, an investor must donate $130,000 to the Development fund, while a family of four must donate a minimum of $180,000.

Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment Cost

Time to citizenship

$130,000

Main applicant and spouse

$150,000

Married couple plus one child under 18

$165,000

Married couple plus two children under 18

$180,000

Additional dependents

$15,000 per dependent

Due Diligence Checks (per application)

$5,000

How to Qualify for Vanuatu Citizenship

Main applicant to Vanuatu citizenship must be 18 years of age or older
Applicants must hold no criminal record
Proof of funds totaling at least $250,000
Dependent children under the age of 25
Dependent parents above the age of 50

How to Apply and Obtain Vanuatu Passport

Your process to Vanuatuan citizenship is quite simple for an experienced consultant. Our Guide consultants will help you through your investment process step by step to ensure you receive your Vanuatuan passport in the shortest time possible.

Our specialized team will work with you to collect, translate, and notarize the required documents while diligently ensuring all documents adhere to Vanuatu government requirements.
The documents, due diligence, and processing fees will be submitted to the government of Vanuatu for pre-approval. Due diligence will be performed.
Once pre-approval is granted, our Guide consultants will start your citizenship application and remind you to pay all remaining fees.
Finally, once your application for citizenship is approved, you will take the Vanuatu citizenship oath and receive your passport.

Vanuatu Visa-free countries

Over the past number of years, the Vanuatuan government has been successfully working on expanding its list of Visa-free countries.

FAQs About Vanuatu Citizenship

How do I become a citizen of Vanuatu?

Vanuatu’s Citizenship can be acquired through a contribution to the government of $130,000 for a single applicant and $180,000 for a family of four.

Does Vanuatu allow dual citizenship?

Yes, Vanuatu does allow dual citizenship and will never ask investors to give up their existing citizenship.

How long is the Vanuatu passport valid for?

Vanuatu passport is valid for up to 5 years from the date of issuance.

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