Investment requirement
A donation to the Development Support Program from USD 130,000 for a single applicant, rising with family size, plus due diligence and government fees.
Advantages
- Among the fastest citizenship by investment programmes
- No need to relocate
- No personal income tax, capital gains tax or inheritance tax in Vanuatu
An important change
Since December 2024 the EU has suspended visa-free Schengen access for Vanuatu passports, and the UK and Ireland also require visas. If travel convenience is your main goal, compare other programmes.
The process
- Prepare documents
- Apply through an authorised agent and undergo due diligence
- Pay and take the oath of allegiance
- Receive your certificate of citizenship and passport
Vanuatu citizenship at a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Donation | USD 130,000 (single applicant) |
| Processing | Usually within a few months |
| Stay requirement | No need to relocate |
| Tax | No personal income tax |
Vanuatu citizenship application process and timing
- Assessment and documents (2–4 weeks): We assess your eligibility and prepare the documents.
- Application and due diligence (1–2 months): Apply through an authorised agent.
- Payment and oath (After approval): Complete payment and the oath of allegiance.
- Passport (After approval): Receive your certificate of citizenship and passport.
Main Vanuatu citizenship requirements
- A donation to the Development Support Program from USD 130,000 (single applicant)
- Application through an authorised agent
- Due diligence passed and biometrics registered
- No criminal record
Key benefits of Vanuatu citizenship
- Relatively fast processing
- No need to relocate
- No personal income tax in Vanuatu
- Include your spouse and dependent children
More questions about Vanuatu citizenship
Can Vanuatu passport holders still travel visa-free to Europe? No. Since December 2024, Vanuatu passport holders need a visa for the Schengen Area, the UK and Ireland.
What other costs are there? Besides the donation, there are due diligence and other government fees.
Next step
Every family’s background, funds and timeline are different. Global Immigrate’s professional consultants can assess, free of charge, whether this programme suits you and compare other options. You can also request the full programme brochure on the programme page.
Learn more: Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment