VANUATU

VANUATU CITIZENSHIP

Become a global citizen with a fast-track Vanuatuan passport giving you visa-free access to over 129 countries within just one month. A world class citizenship program offering simple and fast-tracked application process with no requirement for a physical presence in the country.

Program Benefits

The Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment program was launched in 2017 and is the only program in the South Pacific. Also known as the Vanuatu Citizenship Development Support Program (DSP), it is the fastest route to alternative citizenship-by-investment acquisition. For a minimum investment of $130,000 into a local development fund you receive your passport within a month of applying, enabling visa-free travel to over 129 countries, including the EU and the UK, Singapore and many other strategically valuable destinations.
Vanuatu citizenship is a desirable option for those seeking to increase their global mobility and lower tax burdens. Vanuatu is a favourable tax regime with no taxes imposed on income, inheritance or gains.

Fast-track Citizenship

Your second passport in just 1 month

Safe program with pre-approval

Before transferring the full investment amount, you receive a pre-approval confirmation

Visa-free travel worldwide

Over 129 countries including Schengen member states, the UK, Singapore, Russia

Completely confidential

The whole process of alternative citizenship acquisition is strictly confidential

Favourable tax regime

No personal taxation; no wealth taxes, inheritance taxes, gift taxes or income taxes.

Security and Plan B For entire family

A safe place to call home in the event of economic instability and in times of political unrest

The entire family is eligible

Citizenship can be granted to spouse / children, dependent children in education, parents and grandparents

No residency requirements

No physical residence or visit is required

Visa-free travel

Visa-free travel to 129 countries worldwide

A Vanuatuan passport gives visa-free access to over 129 countries worldwide including Schengen member states, the UK, Singapore and Hong Kong. Vanuatuan citizens benefit from fast track processing when travelling to Commonwealth countries such as Australia, Canada and New Zealand. Vanuatuan passport holders are permitted to stay up to 90 days within any 180-day period in a Schengen country and up to six months per annum in the United Kingdom.

Investment

Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment Requirements

To obtain citizenship through the Vanuatu Citizenship Program, applicants are required to make a non-refundable contribution (donation) to a local development fund. The purpose of these funds is to support infrastructural development and promote economic growth in the region. The invested amount varies depending on the number of applicants. The minimum investment requirement is $130,000 for a single applicant or $180,000 for a family of four. To evidence that this requirement can be met, applicants must provide proof of funds no less than $250,000.

Non-refundable contribution from $130,000

  • $130,000 – for a single application
  • $150,000 – married couple application
  • $165,000 – married couple with 1 child
    $180,000 – married couple with 2 children

Additional requirements

  • Applicants must provide proof of funds no less than $250,000
  • Applicants must have a clean criminal record
  • The Vanuatu program is not open for nationals from Iran, Iraq, Syria, North Korea or Yemen, unless they have permanent residence outside those countries and have lived outside for more than 5 years.

Vanuatu Citizenship

Vanuatu Citizenship Acquisition Process

Emigrate Africa provide a hassle-free and seamless service, assisting you every step of the way with your citizenship application. We provide detailed advice and support covering all aspects of documentation collation, support throughout the application submission processes, and full arrangement of the Oath Ceremony (in your preferred location) when passport is handed to you. We can assist in opening eligible and secure banks accounts in Vanuatu and we can provide expert advice on purchasing real estate. We deal with all necessary procedures swiftly and efficiently on your behalf, deploying our wealth of professional experience and expertise.