Vanuatu is an independent Commonwealth nation situated in the South Pacific,

consisting of 83 islands, The economy of Vanuatu is driven by agriculture, tourism, offshore financial services, and the cattle industry.

The citizenship by investment program has enabled Vanuatu to become economically successful.

Investing in a second passport for Vanuatu allows you to travel visa-free to 117 countries.

Vanuatu has long been a tax-friendly jurisdiction, with no personal income tax, capital gains tax, or withholding tax. The Vanuatu citizenship by investment program can process applications in as little as two months.

Benefits of Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment

• There Is No Minimum Stay
  • There are no minimum physical stay requirements to process your citizenship application.
• Enjoy Tax Benefits
  • There is no personal income tax, capital gains, or withholding tax.
• Experience High Living Standards
  • You can base yourself in a peaceful, untouched environment close to Australia and New Zealand.
• Save on the Contribution Requirement
  • Compared to other Citizenship by Investment programmes, Vanuatu has the lowest up-front contribution requirement.

Who Can Get Vanuatu Citizenship

• Investor
  • Over 18 years old
  • Have a clean criminal record
  • Possess net personal assets of $250,000
• Spouse
  • Over 18 years old
  • Have a clean criminal record
• Children
  • Fully financially dependent on you, the investor, if over 18
• Parents and Grandparents
  • Supported by you, the investor

Programme Requirements

To qualify for the Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment Programme, you must fulfil one of the following investment options AND other requirements:

• OPTION 1. Contribute to the Development Support Program (DSP)

  • The first Citizenship by Investment option is for you to make a $130,000 contribution. This increases to $180,000 for a family of four. You must pay an additional $5,000 for a Financial Intelligence Unit check and a $2,000 administration fee per person.

     

• OPTION 2. Support Cocoa Production Via the Capital Investment Immigration Plan (CIIP)

  • Alternatively, make a $155,000 investment in the CIIP. The price stays the same for individuals and families of four, with every further dependant incurring an additional charge of $25,000. There is a non-refundable $5,000 Due Diligence and Administration Fee to cover everyone listed on the application.

     

• Other Requirements and Benefits

  • To be eligible for the Vanuatu citizenship-by-investment programme, you must:

     

    • Prove that you and your family have a clean bill of health.

       

    • While you do not have to live in Vanuatu to become a citizen, the only taxes in the country are indirect VAT and import duty.