VanuatuVanuatu, an archipelago of approximately 83 islands, situated in the South-western Pacific Ocean East of Australia and North of New Zealand and a part of Commonwealth. Vanuatu is known as the ‘Isles of Contrast’ and ‘Paradise Islands’. Vanuatu is also popular for offshore financial center and a famous tropical holiday destination for travellers . Vanuatu also voted as fourth happiest country in the world.
- Second passport in a commonwealth country.
- Visa free travel to many countries including Russia. EU Schengen and UK visa-free access has been removed.
- Citizenship for spouse, children and parents.
- Processing time is 2 months.
- No residence requirements for citizenship.
- Citizenship against one time payment.
- No requirement to visit Vanuatu for citizenship.
- No income tax for individuals/ companies.
- No death duty. No capital gains tax. No estate taxes.
- English is official language
- Dual citizenship allowed
- Family Citizenship by investment.
- Invest in Vanuatu property market .
- No language tests, No military service.
- Lifetime citizenship passed on to future children.
Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment
Vanuatu offers one of the exclusive and fastest passport by investment schemes in the world.
Vanuatu offers citizenship through two types of investment schemes. These requires one time $130,000 contribution as per the
- Vanuatu Development Support Program (DSP) and
- Vanuatu citizenship contribution (VCP)rules.
- Real Estate (REO program)
- Capital Investment Immigration (CIIP) Plan
The total costs listed below includes due diligence and Government fees. The DSP scheme replaces the existing Vanuatu Economic Rehabilitation Program (VERP).
The total costs (including all fees) are as follows:
| Single applicant | $130,000 |
| Applicant + Spouse | Contact us for current fees |
| Applicant + Spouse + 2 Children under 18 years | Contact us for current fees |
| Applicant + Parents above 65 years | $5,000 |
Vanuatu passport holders can travel to 85 destinations without a prior visa, including Singapore and Russia, according to the Henley Passport Index 2026. Citizens of Vanuatu can visit Australia through Online Visitor e600 visa. Citizenship is approved by Government after passing due diligence and criminal background checks. The total processing time is 2 months. Vanuatu passport is ranked 60th in the world, according to the Henley Passport Index 2026.
Vanuatu Permanent Residency
Permanent Residency is possible in Vanuatu for USD 10,000 flat fee or upon buying a property for USD 100,000 or proving a monthly income of USD 2,500. Citizenship possible after 10 years of living in Vanuatu under this option under the naturalisation process. Permanent residency card (PR card) can be obtained for additional fee $10,000 for individuals and $12,000 for family.
Vanuatu also offers Land Owner Visa. If you wish to settle in Vanuatu and lease real estate, you can apply for a Land Ownership visa. Note that lands in Vanuatu are not freehold. Properties can be leased for up to 50 years for residential lots and 75 years for commercial ones
Please contact us for more information
Residence program
Vanuatu permanent residence card from US$8,000, or investor residence.
Citizenship program
Citizenship by investment from US$130,000.
Dual citizenship
Allowed
Citizenship
Immediate through the investment program. Otherwise after 10 years of residence.
Processing time
4–6 months
Permanent residency
Not required
Last reviewed November 2026. Programme rules change often, so confirm details with us before investing.