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VANUATU

CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT

OVERVIEW

Global Citizenship Backed by Investment for Development 

To boost the economic development of the country and to attract foreign investors, the country of Vanuatu initiated its citizenship through an investment program in 2017. It became the first-ever Asia-Pacific country to launch such a dual citizenship program.

Vanuatu has the fastest citizenship and passport processing time followed by a host of business and tax benefits. The citizenship is passed down through future generations of the investor-citizen. Although there is no mandate to reside in the country or renounce one’s nationality one has to swear an Oath as Vanuatu’s citizen to complete the process.

Processing time

2 months

Visa free travel

Visa-free travel in 130 nations, including Russia

Investment type

Non-refundable contribution to the Development Support Program or DSP

Investment cost

USD 130,000

Family dependents

The investor along with the dependant family can leverage the citizenship benefits for life.

Passport/Residency validity

10 years (both adults and minors)

About VANUATU

Vanuatu is a constellation of over 80 islands (65 inhabited islands) stretching for 1300 km in the South Pacific Ocean. The country is known for its beautiful underwater caverns, coral reefs, lush green forests, the vibrant Melanesian culture, and the remnants of WWII.

Geographical Location

South Pacific Ocean (West of Fiji, East of Australia, and North of New Zealand)

Total Area

12,189 km2 or 4706 sq/mi

Population

307,815

Capital

Port Vila

Language

English, French, Bislama

Government

Representative Parliamentary System

Currency

Vatu (VT)

Member

Pacific Community, Pacific Islands Forum, UN, WTO

Vanuatu Citizenship through Investment

Vanuatu citizenship comes with a passport that grants the holder Visa-free travel in 130 nations, including Russia. Since, it is a British Commonwealth nation, the investor-citizen gains accessibility to educational and healthcare institutes of the UK. The investor along with the dependant family can leverage the citizenship benefits for life. Once a citizen, the individual can enjoy immense tax benefits such as no wealth tax, income tax, and inheritance tax. The country is also famous for its pro-business government and infrastructure. 

Eligibility

  • Holder of a valid passport.
  • No record of criminal activity.
  • Pass the mandatory medical examination.
  • Proof of the source of funds for investment. Furnish proof of one’s source of funds.

Investment Type

Non-refundable contribution to the Development Support Program or DSP - USD 130,000 (per applicant), USD 180,000 (family of 4)

Passport Details

Processing time – 2 months
Validity – 10 years (both adults and minors)

Are you interested in getting alternative citizenship in Vanuatu by making a sizeable donation? Contact our team of immigration consultants at Citizenship Xperts. Book a free consultation today. 

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