The Investor's Guide to citizenship and residency
Vanuatu
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Vanuatu
CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT
In 2017, the Government of Vanuatu launched the Vanuatu Citizenship by investment program, also known as the Development Support Program (DSP), to provide individuals and families with a pathway to obtain Vanuatu Citizenship and benefit from numerous advantages, including greater travel freedom and the ability to enjoy the unique culture and natural beauty of Vanuatu, a tropical paradise in the South Pacific.
CITIZENSHIP INVEST IS GOVERNMENT AUTHORIZED
In 2017, the Government of Vanuatu launched the Vanuatu Citizenship by investment program, also known as the Development Support Program (DSP), to provide individuals and families with a pathway to obtain Vanuatu Citizenship and benefit from numerous advantages, including greater travel freedom and the ability to enjoy the unique culture and natural beauty of Vanuatu, a tropical paradise in the South Pacific.
Program overview
Processing Time
The average processing time to obtain Vanuatu citizenship is 2 months.
Visa free travel
Visa-free travel is available to 98 countries, including Ireland, Singapore and Hong Kong.
Investment type
Vanuatu citizenship can be obtained by a non-refundable donation.
Investment cost
USD 130.000
Family Dependents
Spouses, children under the age of 26, and elderly parents over 50.
Passport Validity
For individuals aged 18 and up, the validity period is initially five (5) years, then ten (10) years upon renewal.
Time to citizenship
Validity of Residency
VANUATU CITIZENSHIP LAW
The Vanuatu Citizenship’s Office and Commission (COC) is a statutory entity established by the Vanuatu Citizenship Act [Cap 112]. The Act was enacted by the Parliament of the Republic of Vanuatu and came into force in 1980. It was amended in 2013 and twice in 2014. Based on the Citizenship Act [CAP 112], the Vanuatu Citizenship’s Office and Commission (COC) grants Honorary Citizenship to individuals under Vanuatu’s Development Support Program (DSP).
