Citizenship by Investment/Vanuatu

Invest in your
Vanuatu citizenship

Become Global Citizen is the most reliable platform for investing in citizenship safely and easily. Obtain a Vanuatu passport to secure a Pacific haven and enjoy unrestricted travel to 94 destinations around the globe.

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Top 50 Strongest Passport 2024

Obtain one of the world’s most powerful passports, as ranked by the 2024 Passport Power Index.

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Visa-free travel destinations

Travel visa-free or obtain a visa on arrival (VOA) or electronic travel authorization (ETA).

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Pacific reach

Expand your travel opportunities with unrestricted access to 91% of the Pacific islands, including Fiji and the Marshall Islands.

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Republic of Vanuatu citizenship opens up a vast array of travel opportunities across the archipelago.

Obtain your new passport swiftly and begin unrestricted travel to destinations such as Hong Kong, Singapore, and Russia.

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Obtain your new citizenship rapidly with the world’s most efficient passport program.

One of the fastest and most flexible paths to economic citizenship, featuring:
  • Processing time: 4 to 8 weeks.
  • No residency requirement.
  • Fully remote application process.

Note: Vanuatu citizenship is available even for passport holders from countries with frequent restrictions, such as Russia, Belarus, or Venezuela.

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One of the most crypto-friendly and tax-advantageous jurisdictions.

Gain the privilege to live on any of Vanuatu’s 83 islands, embrace the serene South Pacific lifestyle, and benefit from one of the world's remaining truly tax-free systems. Enjoy no CFC laws and the following advantages:

  • 0% Investment income tax
  • 0% Personal income tax
  • 0% Capital gain tax
  • 0% Inheritance tax
  • 0% Net worth tax
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Claim a $50k refund on eco-friendly investments after 5 years.

In 2024, Vanuatu launched its Coconut Oil Fund, aimed at replacing fossil fuels with coconut oil for electricity production on the islands by 2030.

Vanuatu provides a cost-effective and adaptable citizenship program for families. For $138,000 USD, you can obtain citizenship for a family of up to four. Additionally, after 5 years, Vanuatu offers a return of approximately $50,000 USD.

are you eligible for
Vanuatu citizenship?

Main applicant’s requirements

  1. Your are between 18 and 65 years old.
  2. You have a 100% clean criminal record.
  3. You need an asset report of at least $250,000 in assets. Thus could be a term deposit, business ownership, property, vehicles, digital assets, or other assets.
  4. You were not born in Iran, Iraq, North Korea, or Yemen.

Documents required

  1. Original Professional Reference Letter
  2. Certified copy of ID Card
  3. Original Police Clearance Certificate
  4. Certified copy of passport
  5. Medical Certificate
  6. Original or Certified copy of Birth Certificate (if applicable)
  7. Original or Certified copy of Marriage Certificate
  8. Investment Confirmation / Escrow agreement
  9. Original Bank Reference Letter (Not older than 6 month)
  10. Proof of payment of nonrefundable processing

Can I become a Vanuatu citizen and keep my current passport?

The short answer is yes; you can get a Vanuatu passport while keeping your current citizenship. Vanuatu has legislation recognizing dual citizenship.

However, you should be aware that not all countries recognize dual citizenship, and the country where you're already a citizen might not allow you to become a citizen elsewhere. You can check if your country allows dual citizenship here. If it doesn't, the only option to diversify your citizenship portfolio and hold multiple passports would be to renounce your current citizenship.

How long does it take to get Vanuatu citizenship?

The government approval process takes, on average, about 6 weeks from the time you apply until the issuance of your passport.

Can I get Vanuatu citizenship through real estate investment?

No, as of 2024 there is no option to get Vanuatu citizenship through a real estate investment.

Become a citizen of Vanuatu

The legal foundation for this program is outlined in Cap. 112 of the Vanuatu Citizenship Act, as detailed on Vanuatu’s official citizenship by investment website.