Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment
One of the fastest citizenship by investment programs globally, approved in a lightning-fast 1-2 months.
Country Overview & Core Advantages
The Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment program, officially known as the Development Support Program (DSP), allows foreign investors to obtain citizenship by making a financial donation to the government development fund. The program, which started accepting applications in 2013, is considered one of the fastest citizenship by investment programs in the world. Under this program, investors and their dependents can obtain a second passport without meeting any residency requirements, while supporting Vanuatu's national development and infrastructure.
Global Asset Allocators
People looking to hedge single-currency risk, seek steady investment returns, and gain overseas status.
Family Education & Retirement Planning
For children's top-tier education resources and the whole family's free high-quality healthcare and retirement security.
High-Frequency International Business Travelers
Urgently need a high-value passport or Green Card for spontaneous global travel, skipping tedious visa applications.
Processing Time
1-2 Months
Min Investment
From $130k donation
Residency Req.
Absolutely none
Passport Power
Visa-free to 90+ countries
Corporate Tax
Zero-tax haven
Visa-Free Travel
Visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 117+ countries and territories, including Hong Kong, Singapore, and Malaysia.
Lightning Approval
Faster processing times compared to most citizenship programs (approx. 2-3 months).
Extremely Relaxed
No residency or travel requirements before or after obtaining citizenship. Dual citizenship is allowed.
Tax Haven
Significant tax advantages, including no global income tax, wealth tax, capital gains tax, estate tax, or dividend tax.
Tax Advantages & Wealth Planning
A Perfect Zero-Tax Safe Haven
Vanuatu is a world-renowned tax haven with no personal income tax, no corporate income tax, no capital gains tax, and no estate tax, making it an excellent partner for setting up offshore trusts and registering BVI companies.
Education System & Children's Future
Assistance for International School Enrollment
The primary role of the Vanuatu Commonwealth passport is to help children pass the identity review threshold for the vast majority of pure foreign international schools in Greater China.
Application Requirements & Key Thresholds
Real Client Approvals & Timelines
"Time is everything to me. Due to sudden business adjustments, I needed to get a completely neutral offshore passport in a hurry before a major country visa expired. Vanuatu completed the entire process in just over a month, a miraculous speed in the industry."
Standard Application & Processing Steps
Preliminary Due Diligence (FIU)
Submit passport and clean criminal record for a preliminary background check by the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU).
Submit Full Application (1-2 weeks)
After passing the FIU check, formally submit the complete set of citizenship application documents.
Complete Donation
After receiving Approval in Principle (AIP), pay the remaining donation.
Oath & Passport Issuance
Take a video oath (or oath in Hong Kong), and receive the citizenship certificate and passport.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can I really get a Vanuatu passport in just 1 month?
Yes. Vanuatu currently has the fastest card/passport issuance speed in the world. There are no cumbersome source of funds investigations, and the full set can be issued in as fast as 30 days, making it the king of emergency backup identities.
Can the Vanuatu passport still access the Schengen area visa-free?
Currently, the EU has suspended the Schengen visa-free treatment for Vanuatu passports. If your core goal for obtaining a passport is to travel to Europe, we recommend considering a Caribbean passport; if it is solely for offshore account opening or international schools, Vanuatu remains highly cost-effective.