Short answer: Vanuatu citizenship by investment is donation-led, with single-applicant public floors often from about USD 130,000 (confirm the official table) and relatively fast processing among CBI options. Since December 2024, Vanuatu passport holders generally need visas for the Schengen Area, the UK and Ireland—European visa-free access is no longer the main selling point.
Information current as of October 2026.
What are the core features?
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Threshold | Donation; relatively low for singles |
| Speed | Relatively fast; still diligence and RFE dependent |
| Schengen / UK / Ireland | Visa required |
| Tax setting | Local personal-tax treatment needs case review |
| Residence | CBI usually has no long stay duty |
Family totals must include government, diligence and document fees. See Vanuatu CBI.
Who still considers Vanuatu?
Applicants who mainly want a second passport quickly, asset structuring or selected non-European visa-free lists—not visa-free Europe. If Schengen access is essential, prioritise St Kitts, Antigua, Grenada, Dominica and similar programmes.
Is it the fastest CBI?
It is relatively fast, but real timing depends on diligence and RFEs—no universal guaranteed day count.
Is the donation refundable?
Generally non-refundable.
Global Immigrate field notes
List the countries you truly need visa-free, then test whether Vanuatu still matches. If speed matters more than European visa-free travel, compare total cash and diligence time. Applications are handled by Global Immigrate’s in-house team; tie payments to diligence milestones.
Use programme matching or contact advisors.
This article is general information, not legal or tax advice.