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Citizenship by investment in Vanuatu

The Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment Programme (Vanuatu Development Support Programme) is the quickest route to obtaining a second passport for international investors in exchange for a non-refundable contribution to the country’s economy.

The application process is entirely online: to obtain a Vanuatu passport, you do not need to visit the country, attend an interview or take any language proficiency tests.

Cost of legal services: from 40 000 USD

The cost of obtaining citizenship

The Vanuatu programme: the ‘investment passport’ scheme requires a non-refundable contribution to a state fund.

The minimum investment amount is:

80 000 USD — for a single applicant;

100 000 USD — for a married couple;

130 000 USD — for a family of four;

10 000 USD — for each additional dependent.

Please note: government fees for due diligence and administrative charges are payable separately. The total cost is calculated individually depending on the family composition.

Advantages of citizenship

Although Vanuatu is a country whose passport is not among the most powerful in the world, the programme remains one of the quickest and most accessible.

Key benefits:

obtaining a passport in 1–3 months (the fastest programme in the world);

there is no need to visit the islands at any stage;

information regarding the acquisition of a second nationality is not disclosed to the country of the applicant’s first nationality;

the possibility of obtaining passports for one’s spouse, children and parents;

You do not need to live in Vanuatu either before or after receiving your documents.

tax relief is available

Tax incentives

Vanuatu is a ‘tax haven’. For tax residents of the country, there are no:

personal income tax (PIT);
personal income tax (PIT);
capital gains tax;
inheritance, gift and property taxes.

As a result, the Vanuatu passport is often seen as a tool for international mobility and risk diversification.

Vanuatu passport without a visa: travel opportunities

When choosing a second citizenship, investors often consider the travel opportunities offered by a Vanuatu passport: visa-free countries and simplified entry procedures play a significant role in their decision-making. This list includes popular destinations in Asia, Oceania and the Caribbean.

This is precisely why a Vanuatu passport is often seen as a convenient tool for international travel. Investors are keen to know which countries they can visit once they have obtained a Vanuatu passport, and how freely they will be able to travel for business or leisure.

The list of destinations that Vanuatu passport holders can visit without a visa is regularly updated and includes dozens of popular tourist and business destinations.

Important: Visa-free access to EU (Schengen) countries and the UK is subject to change. Our specialists will provide you with an up-to-date list of countries valid as of the date of your enquiry.

Conditions for obtaining citizenship

To obtain a Vanuatu passport, the applicant must meet several programme requirements.

Key terms:

1

legal adult age;
2

successful completion of a background check.

3

no criminal record;
4

the lawful origin of the funds;

The low entry requirements make this programme one of the most accessible citizenship-by-investment schemes.

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How to obtain a Vanuatu passport

The procedure for obtaining citizenship in Vanuatu involves several consecutive stages.

We analyse the applicant’s situation and begin preparing the documents

We check the applicant’s reliability

We submit an application and receive a preliminary decision

Processing of the application and the final decision by the authorities

You pay the fees and take the oath

Receiving your certificate of citizenship and passport

Additional services

charged separately

As part of the support provided for the ‘Vanuatu Citizenship’ programme, the following additional services may be offered:

advice on preparing documents;
translation and notarisation of documents;
legal support throughout the process;
liaison with government authorities;
comprehensive support until the passport is issued.

How to obtain a Vanuatu passport

The process of obtaining a Vanuatu passport is straightforward and consists of five main stages, all of which can be completed entirely online:

Assessment of the situation and collection of documents. Our experts will advise you on all the details and help you put together a complete set of documents in accordance with the programme’s requirements.
Due Diligence. A mandatory preliminary check of the applicant is carried out, and a dossier is prepared for official submission.
Submission of the application and preliminary decision. The documents are submitted to the Vanuatu authorities. Once a positive preliminary decision has been received, you pay 25% of the investment amount.
Final approval. The relevant government bodies carry out the final processing of the application and enter the details into the official registers. At this stage, preparations for the oath-taking begin.
Final payment and oath. You pay the remaining 75% of the grant amount and the government fees. The oath is taken remotely via video link – there is no need to travel to the country for this.

Once your passport is ready, it and your certificate of citizenship will be sent to you by post. You do not need to be present when they are issued.

Where can you travel with a Vanuatu passport without a visa?

Once you have obtained Vanuatu citizenship, your passport will allow you to visit over 100 countries without needing a visa in advance or with simplified entry procedures.

This list includes key business hubs in Asia (such as Hong Kong and Singapore), countries in Oceania and the Caribbean, as well as a number of Latin American nations. Freedom of movement allows passport holders to plan business and personal trips at short notice, bypassing lengthy bureaucratic procedures at consulates and the need to compile extensive sets of documents for each individual trip.

The Vanuatu passport – what it offers

Second citizenship offers greater international mobility, the opportunity to diversify risks, and access to alternative jurisdictions for both personal and business purposes.

In addition to visa-free travel, investors gain access to one of the world’s most attractive tax regimes: Vanuatu has no income tax on worldwide income, nor any inheritance or capital gains tax. This makes the country an ideal location for asset protection and tax optimisation. Furthermore, holding a second passport guarantees a high level of personal security, providing a ‘Plan B’ and the ability to quickly relocate to a stable jurisdiction in the event of any unforeseen circumstances.

Cases:

CASE: How to recover frozen $600,000

The client faced a problem with frozen funds in the account of his international company. The bank where the account was held was in the process of liquidation and froze all funds while starting an audit of its clients.

CASE: Forgotten $400,000

Our client decided to completely liquidate his company, established about 10 years ago in Latvia. During the liquidation process and communication with the bank, we discovered that the client had $400,000 in the account for several years — money everyone had forgotten about.