Citizenship by Investment

Vanuatu

Vanuatu is the only island nation in the entire Pacific region offering Citizenship by Investment.

117

visa-free countries

$130,000

minimum requirement

2-3

months processing time

Vanuatu is an independent Commonwealth state located in the South Pacific, comprising of 83 islands. The Vanuatu economy relies on agriculture, tourism, offshore financial services, and the cattle industry.

The Vanuatu citizenship by investment programme has helped the country to become profitable.

Benefits of Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment

There Is No Minimum Stay

There are no minimum physical stay requirements to process your citizenship application.

There is no personal income tax, capital gains, or withholding tax.

You can base yourself in a peaceful, untouched environment close to Australia and New Zealand.

Compared to other Citizenship by Investment programmes, Vanuatu has the lowest up-front contribution requirement.

Who Can Get Vanuatu Citizenship

Investor
  • Over 18 years old
  • Have a clean criminal record
  • Possess net personal assets of $250,000
  • Over 18 years old
  • Have a clean criminal record
  • Fully financially dependent on you, the investor, if over 18
  • Supported by you, the investor

Programme Requirements

To qualify for the Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment Programme, you must fulfil one of the following investment options AND other requirements:

OPTION 1. Contribute to the Development Support Program (DSP)

The first Citizenship by Investment option is for you to make a $130,000 contribution. This increases to $180,000 for a family of four. You must pay an additional $5,000 for a Financial Intelligence Unit check and a $2,000 administration fee per person.

OPTION 2. Support Cocoa Production Via the Capital Investment Immigration Plan (CIIP)

Alternatively, make a $155,000 investment in the CIIP. The price stays the same for individuals and families of four, with every further dependant incurring an additional charge of $25,000. There is a non-refundable $5,000 Due Diligence and Administration Fee to cover everyone listed on the application.

Other Requirements and Benefits

To be eligible for the Vanuatu citizenship-by-investment programme, you must:

Prove that you and your family have a clean bill of health.

While you do not have to live in Vanuatu to become a citizen, the only taxes in the country are indirect VAT and import duty.

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Application Process

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Vanuatu citizenship onboarding process

We commence the Vanuatu citizenship process with Form 1. This enables us to carry out the initial RIF Trust due diligence. Following this screening, we will provide you with a Client Agreement (CA) to review and sign.

Upon receiving the signed agreement and retainer payment, our case processing team will complete all necessary government forms and supporting documents for the Vanuatu Development Support Program (DSP). The Vanuatu Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) conducts its own due diligence before issuing an Approval in Principle.

Application review and submission

Before submitting your documents, we review your Vanuatu citizenship application to ensure your file complies with the DSP’s requirements.

We will continue to work closely with the Citizenship Unit throughout Month 2 and beyond.

Passport issued

Upon approval for the Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment Programme, make all necessary contributions and pay any applicable government fees. Then, take an oath of allegiance and receive your passport at your nearest Vanuatu mission.