Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment Program was launched in 2015 offering investors an affordable and a quick route towards their second citizenship. After making the required donation to the government’s Development Support Program, investors will reap the many benefits of Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment Program including freedom of travel to more than 130 countries, countless business benefits, and the ability to live in a safe and secure country with their family
Benefits at a Glance
Vanuatu Passport and citizenship can be obtained within 2-3 months
Citizenship in a British Commonwealth country
Dual citizenship is permitted; there is no need to denounce other citizenship when obtaining your Vanuatu Citizenship
No physical residence requirements in Vanuatu during or after the application procedure
Visa-free travel to more than 130 countries, including Schengen countries, the UK, Singapore, Hong Kong and Russia
Applicant and his family enjoy full citizenship for life, which can be passed on to future generations by descent
Vanuatu is tax-free, zero corporation tax for both domestic and international companies, and exemption from capital gains
VANUATU QUICK OVERVIEW
LOCATION The South Pacific Ocean close to Australia
TIME ZONE UTC11+
CAPITAL Port Villa
TOTAL AREA 12,189 km²
LANGUAGE English & French
POPULATION 270,402
GOVERNMENT TYPE Constitutional Democracy
CURRENCY VATU
Vanuatu Investment Scheme
DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT PROGRAM
The applicant makes a one-time non-refundable contribution to the Government. The contribution will depend on the size of family as follows:
US 130,000 for a single applicant
US 150,000 for main applicant and spouse
US 180,000* for family up to 4 dependents *
US 25,000 / additional dependent regardless of age
TIMELINE & PROCEDURE
Vanuatu passport can be obtained with in 2-3 months
Month 1
Step 1
Continental Migration Services performs a preliminary background check. Once cleared, file preparation begins and required documents are collected. Advisory, governments and due diligence fees are paid.
Step 2
File is submitted
Month 2
Step 3
Issuance of “Approved in Principal” letter by the Vanuatu Government FIU (Financial Intelligence Unit).
Step 4
Completion of Contribution Fees
Month 3
Step 5
Issuance of Citizenship Certificates and Passports
Step 6
Take the Oath and obtain Vanuatu Citizenship Certificates Passports.