Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment
Understand Vanuatu citizenship, application checks and current travel restrictions.
Country Overview & Core Advantages
Vanuatu's Development Support Program (DSP) provides a route to apply for citizenship through a financial contribution. Eligibility, due diligence, family inclusion and official charges must be confirmed before applying; a contribution alone does not guarantee approval.
Global Asset Allocators
For individuals and families assessing the cost and suitability of a second citizenship. A donation does not generate an investment return.
Family Education & Retirement Planning
Assess schooling, healthcare and retirement arrangements separately; citizenship does not guarantee admission or free services abroad.
High-Frequency International Business Travelers
Check visa requirements for your regular destinations before choosing a passport; Vanuatu citizenship does not provide unrestricted global travel.
Processing Time
Case-dependent
Min Investment
From $130k donation
Residency Req.
Confirm current procedures
Passport Power
Destination-specific rules
Corporate Tax
Individual assessment
Travel requirements
Vanuatu passport holders generally need visas for the Schengen area and the United Kingdom. Check each destination's current rules before booking.
Application assessment
Processing depends on government checks and complete documents; there is no guaranteed approval or passport delivery date.
Residence and procedures
Confirm residence rules, oath arrangements and passport procedures separately, along with the dual-nationality rules of your current country.
Tax considerations
Citizenship alone does not determine tax residence or remove tax obligations in other countries.
Tax Advantages & Wealth Planning
Plan around tax residence
Assess tax residence, income sources and reporting duties in each relevant jurisdiction. Acquiring a Vanuatu passport does not by itself make overseas income tax-free.
Education System & Children's Future
Assistance for International School Enrollment
Each school applies its own admission and residence requirements. A Vanuatu passport does not guarantee an international-school place or study rights in another country.
Application Requirements & Key Thresholds
Application process example (not a client approval record)
Processing depends on government checks and complete documents; there is no guaranteed approval or passport delivery date.
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 the citizenship application
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
Complete the oath and passport procedures required by the authorities; confirm current attendance and biometric requirements before arranging travel.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can I really get a Vanuatu passport in just 1 month?
No fixed one-month outcome can be promised. Government checks, documents and passport procedures affect timing; prepare the requested financial and background evidence.
Can the Vanuatu passport still access the Schengen area visa-free?
No general Schengen visa exemption applies to Vanuatu passports. The United Kingdom also normally requires a visa. Check the destination authority's rules and any applicable exemptions for your circumstances.