CITIZENSHIP OF VANUATU
BY INVESTMENT
Vanuatu – a slice of paradise at the end of the world
The program of citizenship by investment offered by Vanuatu
was first introduced in early 2016
and was definitively adopted by the
Vanuatu government in April 2017. The goal of the
program
is to create jobs in the country, stimulate the economy, and keep
the national
budget balanced.
Advantages of Vanuatu citizenship
by investment
A Vanuatu passport allows visa-free travel to more than 100 countries, including the UK, Russia, Hong Kong, Singapore, the Caribbean, Indonesia and most Commonwealth countries, as well as to Australia with a special e-visa.
Tax advantages
Vanuatu does not impose taxes on income, wealth, or inheritance
No need to visit the country
There is no requirement to visit Vanuatu. Nevertheless, all applicants must undergo a stringent background check
Highly attractive terms
The fastest and most cost-efficient program worldwide
Fast results
Obtaining a passport takes 7–8 weeks
Costs
Required contribution including the donation to the government*
Investor
$130,000
Investor + spouse
$150,000
Investor + spouse +
two children
$180,000
Additional adult dependent
$10,000
* Additional fees and costs apply
Process of applying for Vanuatu citizenship:
Preliminary background
check of
applicant
(carried out by DH) (week 1)
A file is drawn
up for
submission to СОС
(week 1)
Payment of
government
and Discus
fees (week 1)
Preliminary background
check of applicant
by the
Government
Financial Intelligence Unit (week 1)
Applicant
is tentatively
approved
(week 2)
Final
processing
of the application (week 2)
Final decision
on awarding
of citizenship (weeks 3-4)
Payment of the
government
donation
(weeks 4–6)
Swearing of oath
at diplomatic missions
of Vanuatu,
in your country of residence*
or in Vanuatu*
(week 7)
Obtaining of
certificate of
citizenship and
Vanuatu passport (week 7 or 8)
*Additional fees will apply
Process of applying for Vanuatu citizenship:
Preliminary background
check of
applicant
(carried out
by DH) (week 1)
A file is drawn
up for
submission to СОС
(week 1)
Payment of
government
and Discus
fees
(week 1)
Preliminary background
check of applicant
by the Government
Financial Intelligence Unit (week 1)
Applicant
is tentatively
approved (week 2)
Final
processing
of the application (week 2)
Final decision
on awarding
of citizenship
(weeks 3-4)
Payment of the
government
donation
(weeks 4–6)
Swearing of oath
in Brussels, Hong Kong
or Vanuatu (week 7)
Obtaining of
certificate of
citizenship and
Vanuatu
passport (week 7 or 8)
Documents required to participate
in the Vanuatu
citizenship program
- Application form
- Foreign passport
- ID
- Marriage certificate (if applicable)
- Birth certificate
- Non criminal record certificate
- Education diplomas
- Medical examination certificate
- Proof of the necessary assets
- CV
- Reference from your employer
- 6 passport photos
VANUATU
Brief overview
| Capital: | Port Vila |
| Area: | 12,190 km2 |
| Population: | 277,000 |
| GDP: | $998 million |
| Language: | English and French, Bislama |
| Independent: | since 1980 |
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