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Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment
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Program Overview
Minimum Investment
$130,000 Donation
Minimum Investment
N/A Real Estate
Time to Citizenship
2-4 Months
Visa-free Access
110+ Countries & Territories
Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment Requirements
Vanuatu has accepted applications to invest in its citizenship since 2013.
Known as the Vanuatu Citizenship Development Support Program, it is one of the quickest paths to second citizenship through investment.
To be able to apply for this program, you should be at least 18 years of age, in good health, and without a criminal record.
In addition, you are required to make a non-refundable contribution to the government.
Main Applicant Requirements
- 18+ years of age
- Good health
- No criminal record
- Successfully pass due diligence checks
- Receive approval by the Government
- Confirmed investment sources
Eligible Dependents
- Spouse of the main applicant
- Children (biological or adopted)
- Dependent parents
Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment Benefits
Visa-free travel
Visa-free and visa-on-arrival travel and eVisa travel to over 110 countries and territories including Russia, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Malaysia.
Guaranteed by law
The program is based on the law & is guaranteed by the government since 2017.
Straightforward process
Designed to be a smooth and straightforward process with a timeframe of 6 months to your new citizenship.
Tax relief
Vanuatu has no taxes on worldwide income, capital gains, dividends, gift, wealth، and inheritance.
Minimal residency required
There are no physical residency requirements. You are not required to visit before or after the application.
Dual Citizenship permitted
There is no need to renounce your current citizenship(s), and your home authorities are not notified of your new citizenship.
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Legal Basis
Based on the Citizenship Act [CAP 112], the Vanuatu Citizenship Commission grants Citizenship to individuals under Vanuatu Development Support Program.
Costs of Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment
Single applicant
$130,000
For a family of two
$150,000
For a family of 3 (main applicant, spouse, and qualified dependent)
$165,000
For a family of 4 (main applicant, spouse, and 2 qualified dependents)
$180,000
ADDITIONAL DEPENDENT
$10,000
FIU check fee
$5,000
Application Process For Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment
Application Process
2-4 months
- Step 1Savory & Partners will pre-screen your passport copy for government pre-approval. The response is in 24-48 hours. A down payment of the professional fees is required to open your application.
- Step 2Savory & Partners' professional team will assist and advise you with the collection of the documents required according to the Government checklist.
- Step 3Savory & Partners will submit your application to the citizenship office upon reception of the payment.
- Step 4The Screening Committee conducts out the due diligence checks in collaboration with the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU). When the FIU verifies that the applicant has no criminal record, the screening committee presents the application to the Citizenship Commission for approval.
- Step 5The citizenship commission presents the names of the approved applicants to the Prime Minister, and the Prime Minister advises the President on the granting of Vanuatu citizenship to respective applicants.
- Step 6Registering biometrics and an Oath Allegiance Ceremony are due after approval. This can be arranged in a few different ways according to the applicant.
- Step 7A passport and a certificate of naturalization are issued in your name. The final payment of professional fees is required to complete the application.
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Visa-free countries for Vanuatu Citizenship
VISA-FREE, VISA-ON-ARRIVAL, AND EVISA COUNTRIES
110+ Countries & Territories
Visa-free access (62 countries and territories)
- Angola
- Anguilla
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- Belarus
- Belize
- Bermuda
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Botswana
- British Virgin Islands
- Cayman Islands
- Cook Islands
- Costa Rica
- Dominica
- Dominican Republic
- Ecuador
- El Salvador
- Eswatini
- Fiji
- French Guiana
- French Polynesia
- French West Indies
- Gambia
- Gibraltar
- Grenada
- Guatemala
- Haiti
- Honduras
- Hong Kong
- Jamaica
- Kiribati
- Kosovo
- Lesotho
- Malaysia
- Mauritius
- Mayotte
- Micronesia
- Moldova
- Montenegro
- Montserrat
- New Caledonia
- Nicaragua
- Niue
- Palestine
- Panama
- Peru
- Philippines
- Pitcairn Islands
- Réunion
- Russia
- Rwanda
- Saint Kitts and Neis
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Pierre and Miquelon
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Singapore
- Tanzania
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Uganda
- Wallis and Futuna
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
Visa on arrival (32 countries & territories)
- Armenia
- Bolivia
- Burundi
- Cambodia
- Cape Verde
- Comoros
- Egypt
- Guinea-Bissau
- Iran
- Jordan
- Laos
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Maldives
- Marshall Islands
- Macau
- Mozambique
- Nauru
- Nepal
- Palau
- Samoa
- Senegal
- Seychelles
- Sierra Leone
- Solomon Islands
- Somaliland
- Sri Lanka
- Thailand
- Timor-Leste
- Tonga
- Tuvalu
e-Visa access (40 countries & territories)
- Albania
- Ascension Island
- Bahrain
- Benin
- Bhutan
- Burkina Faso
- Cameroon
- Colombia
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Cuba
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Djibouti
- Equatorial Guinea
- Ethiopia
- Gabon
- Georgia
- India
- Iraq
- Israel
- Kazakhstan
- Kenya
- Kyrgyzstan
- Liberia
- Libya
- Mauritania
- Mongolia
- Namibia
- Nigeria
- Pakistan
- Qatar
- São Tomé and Príncipe
- Somalia
- South Sudan
- Suriname
- Syria
- Togo
- Ukraine
- United Arab Emirates
- Uzbekistan
- Vietnam
Visa required (95 countries and territories)
- Abkhazia
- Afghanistan
- Algeria
- American Samoa
- Andorra
- Aruba
- Argentina
- Australia
- Austria
- Azerbaijan
- Bangladesh
- Belgium
- Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba
- Brazil
- Brunei
- Bulgaria
- Canada
- Central African Republic
- Chile
- China
- Croatia
- Curaçao
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Denmark
- Eritrea
- Estonia
- Falkland Islands
- Faroe Islands
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Ghana
- Greece
- Greenland
- Guam
- Guyana
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Indonesia
- Ireland
- Italy
- Japan
- Kuwait
- Latvia
- Lebanon
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Mali
- Malta
- Mexico
- Monaco
- Morocco
- Myanmar
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Niger
- North Korea
- North Macedonia
- Northern Mariana Islands
- Norway
- Oman
- Paraguay
- Poland
- Portugal
- Puerto Rico
- Romania
- San Marino
- Saudi Arabia
- Serbia
- Sint Maarten
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- South Africa
- South Korea
- Spain
- Sudan
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Taiwan
- Tajikistan
- Tokelau
- Tunisia
- Türkiye
- Turkmenistan
- Turks and Caicos Islands
- United Kingdom
- United States
- Uruguay
- U.S. Virigin Islands
- Vatican City
- Venezuela
- Yemen
Client Success Stories
Applying Through Unauthorized Agents
The Challenge
Our client, a Lebanese national living between Lebanon and Nigeria, had high hopes for an Antigua passport to expand his travel freedom. But things didn’t go as planned. He had applied through an unauthorized agent, and the process hit a major roadblock.
The Antigua Citizenship by Investment Unit flagged issues with his application and sent him an "intention to deny" letter. This meant there was something wrong, and unless it was fixed, his application would be rejected. Even worse, a rejection would stop him from applying for any other Caribbean citizenship unless he withdrew this application first.
Our Solution
When the client reached out to us, we immediately got to work. It didn’t take long to uncover the problem: his 28-year-old son, included in the application as a dependent, didn’t meet the eligibility criteria. The required documents to prove the son’s financial dependency were missing.
After withdrawing the Antigua application, we recommended a better route: applying for a St. Kitts and Nevis passport instead. This program not only aligned with the client’s needs but also offered flexibility in including dependents, provided their eligibility was properly documented.
We recommended the Sustainable Island State Contribution (SISC) option for its speed and simplicity. Under this option, the client would make a non-refundable contribution to the government fund, ensuring a streamlined approval process.
Our team meticulously prepared the application, ensuring it met all requirements. Key steps included:
- Documenting dependency: We gathered proof of the son’s financial dependency, including university enrolment letters, tuition payment receipts, and bank statements showing regular transfers from the client.
- Due diligence compliance: We ensured all family members met the program’s rigorous background checks by compiling detailed records and working closely with our compliance team.
Every document was double-checked to make sure the application was solid.
The Result
With everything in order, the application was approved. The client and his son are now proud holders of St. Kitts and Nevis passports.
This passport opens up visa-free travel to more than 150 countries, including the UK, the EU, and Hong Kong. For the client, it means hassle-free travel for business and leisure. For his son, it unlocks world-class education and new career opportunities.
Why Choose St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship?
Securing Caribbean citizenship through a trusted and authorized agent is essential for ensuring the success of your application. Here is what you get:
- Visa-free travel to over 150 countries, including the UK and EU
- Fast processing with secure and approved pathways
- A reliable citizenship-by-investment option with full legal support
- Eligibility to extend benefits to your family members, including children and parents
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Content
- Vanuatu Country profile
- Benefits of the program
- Investment requirements
- Investment process
Length
4 pages
Language
English & Arabic
size
1 mb
ABOUT VANUATU
CAPITAL
Port-Vila
TOTAL AREA
12,281 km²
POPULATION
341,500
LANGUAGE(S)
Bislama, English, and French
CURRENCY
Vanuatu vatu (VUV)
EXCHANGE RATE
$1 = Vt120
GDP – PER CAPITA (2025)
$3,550
GDP – TOTAL (2025)
$1.07 billion
About Vanuatu
Vanuatu is an archipelago nation of 83 islands situated between Fiji and Australia. For many years, prior to Nauru's launch announcement, Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment was the only CBI program in the region of Oceania.
Country Background:
- The British and French settled on the islands in the 19th century and called the newly formed country the New Hebrides. In 1906 an Anglo-French Condominium was agreed upon that governed the islands until its independence in 1980 when they adopted the new name of Vanuatu.
- Subsistence agriculture is the main driver of the economy, with fishing, offshore financial services, and tourism other notable pillars.
- Vanuatu is a member of the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, and the Commonwealth.
- Vanuatu’s capital Port-Vila is located on the island of Éfaté.
- Port Villa boasts a well-developed banking and financial foundation with approximately seven banks attending the international financial industry.
- Vanuatu is a culturally diverse country with over 100 spoken languages.
Where is Vanuatu?
The Republic of Vanuatu is situated in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. The archipelago is located some 1,770km (1,100 miles) east of Australia and 800km (500 miles) west of Fiji.
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