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Updated on March 2, 2026
Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment
$130,000
Minimum investment
From 3 Months
Processing time
Family Eligibility
Spouse, children and parents
No Stay Required
Just 1 visit
About Vanuatu Citizenship Program
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Vanuatu, a small island nation in the Pacific Ocean, offers one of the fastest and most affordable citizenship by investment programs in the world.
You can obtain a passport within as little as 3 months with a contribution to the government fund of only $130,000. And better yet, there are no requirements to live in the country.
A Vanuatu passport allows you to open accounts in international banks, optimise taxation, and relocate a business
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Susanna Uzakova
Senior Citizenship & Residency Advisor
Investment Options for Vanuatu Citizenship
The Vanuatu Citizenship Program is one of the most efficient and accessible solutions for investors seeking an alternative passport. It involves a one-time, non-refundable contribution to one of the country’s development funds. The investment is made after document verification and receiving preliminary approval. The program features soft compliance — minimal requirements for source-of-funds disclosure, with a streamlined and simplified process.
DSP Contribution
Option 1
$130,000
Minimum investment
- Investment in the Vanuatu Citizenship Development Support program (DSP):
- $130,000 – for a single applicant
- $150,000 – for a married couple
- $165,000 – for a married couple with one child
- $180,000 – for a married couple with two children
- $15,000 – for each additional family member
- FIU (Vanuatu Financial Intelligence Unit) check – $5,500
CIIP Contribution
Option 2
$165,000
Minimum investment
- Capital Investment Immigrant Plan (CIIP) contribution to the Cocoa Development Fund.
- Investment of $165,000 applies to a single applicant, a married couple, or a couple with one or two children, with the amount remaining the same for up to 4 family members.
- The contribution for an additional family member is $25,000.
- The cost of the Vanuatu due diligence check is already included in the total investment amount.
- Program participants are required to submit biometrics in person at one of the approved registration centers: Vanuatu, Dubai, Hong Kong, or New Caledonia.
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Who Can Get Vanuatu Citizenship
Investor
- Must make a non-refundable contribution to a government fund to the amount of at least $130,000.
- Must prove availability of funds or assets to the amount of at least $250,000.
- Over 18 years old.
- No criminal record.
- Not on the list of international sanctions.
Spouse
- Must be legally married to the investor.
- No criminal record.
Children
- Under 28 years old.
- Adult children with disabilities may also apply.
Parents
- Over 50 years old.
- Financially dependent on the investor.
Required Documents for Obtaining Vanuatu Citizenship
Application Checklist
- A valid international passport
- 4 photos for each family member
- Birth certificate
- Document confirming place of residence
- Marriage certificate and birth certificates of children
- Proof of payment of application fee
- Investment proof document
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How to Get Vanuatu Citizenship
Alternative Passport in 8 Steps
We guide you through every step of the process, ensuring proper preparation and successful submission of your application.
Consultation with an Astons immigration specialist
Our specialist will study your situation in detail and offer the most suitable option for you. We will inform you of the process and provide advice on issues related to the application.
Preliminary comprehensive legal due diligence
The Vanuatu Government will conduct a comprehensive background check on the main applicant (and all adult dependents included in the application) to confirm eligibility. The investor will pay the cost of the background check for the entire family.
Preparing the application for citizenship
Once preliminary approval is completed, our experts will prepare the application and devise a full package of the necessary documents to obtain citizenship. Submission and review of the application.
Investments in the selected fund
Implementation of investments to the amount of 25% of the total subsidy amount. The amount of the subsidy depends on the size of the applicant’s family and the chosen participation option.я.
Application processing and basic verification
The application will be considered by the Vanuatu Government Citizenship Commission during its next meeting.
Obtaining final approval and paying the remaining amount of the grant
Once your application is approved, the investor will make the remaining 75% donation. You will then be asked to take an oath.
Biometric data submission
All applicants on a Vanuatu CBI application must provide biometric data (fingerprints and photo). This requires appearing in person either in Vanuatu or at an approved overseas center, such as Dubai, Hong Kong, or New Caledonia.
Obtaining a Vanuatu passport
Once biometrics are submitted, the government issues the naturalisation certificate(s) and produces the biometric Vanuatu passport(s), which are then delivered to the applicant(s).
Visa-Free Countries with Vanuatu Citizenship
Unrestricted Access to 90+ Destinations
The Vanuatu passport provides visa-free or visa-upon-arrival travel to over 90 countries including Singapore, Hong Kong, Israel and many more. This expands countless opportunities for international travel, business, and being able to visit specific countries around the world at the drop of a hat.
- Angola
- Anguilla
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Bahamas
- Bangladesh (Visa on arrival)
- Barbados
- Belarus
- Belize
- Bermudas
- Bolivia (Visa on arrival)
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Botswana
- British Virgin Islands
- Burundi (Visa on arrival)
- Cambodia (Visa on arrival)
- Cape Verde (Visa on arrival)
- Cayman Islands
- Comoros (Visa on arrival)
- Cook Islands
- Costa Rica
- Djibouti (Visa on arrival)
- Dominican Republic
- Ecuador
- Egypt (Visa on arrival)
- Eswatini
- Fiji
- Gambia
- Gibraltar
- Grenada
- Guatemala
- Guinea-Bissau (Visa on arrival)
- Haiti
- Honduras
- Hong Kong (SAR of China)
- Iran (Visa on arrival)
- Israel (Electronic Entry Permit)
- Jamaica
- Jordan (Visa on arrival)
- Kenya
- Kiribati
- Kosovo
- Laos
- Lesotho
- Macau (SAR of China)
- Madagascar
- Malawi (Visa on arrival)
- Malaysia
- Maldives
- Marshall Islands (Visa on arrival)
- Mauritius
- Micronesia
- Moldova
- Montenegro
- Montserrat
- Mozambique (Visa on arrival)
- Nauru (Visa on arrival)
- Nepal (Visa on arrival)
- Nicaragua
- Niue
- Palau (Visa on arrival)
- Panama
- Papua New Guinea (Visa on arrival)
- Palestine
- Peru
- Philippines
- Russia
- Rwanda
- Saint Helena (Visa on arrival)
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Salvador
- Samoa (Visa on arrival)
- Seychelles (Electronic Entry Authorization)
- Senegal
- Sierra Leone (Visa on arrival)
- Singapore
- Solomon Islands (Visa on arrival)
- Somalia (Visa on arrival)
- Sri Lanka (Electronic Travel Authorization)
- Suriname
- Tanzania
- Thailand
- Timor-Leste (Visa on arrival)
- Tonga (Visa on arrival)
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Tuvalu (Visa on arrival)
- Uganda
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
Frequently Asked Questions about Vanuatu Citizenship
What's good about Vanuatu?
Vanuatu offers one of the fastest and most affordable citizenship by investment programs, allowing you to obtain a passport in just 3 months. Citizenship opens up visa-free access to over 90 countries, making international travel much easier. The program also offers favourable tax treatment and the ability to obtain citizenship for the entire family, making it a reliable solution in times of global instability.
Susanna Uzakova
Senior Citizenship & Residency Advisor
Which investment option is best for Vanuatu citizenship?
The choice of program depends on your situation. For families of 3–5 people, the Cocoa Development Fund option with investment in cocoa production is more advantageous, while the DSP option works better for individual applicants, couples, or families of 6 or more.
Susanna Uzakova
Senior Citizenship & Residency Advisor
What should I do if I am denied Vanuatu citizenship?
100% of clients who have passed Astons’ internal checks have successfully obtained Vanuatu citizenship. However, if you are denied Vanuatu citizenship, you can seek advice from our Astons specialists who will help you understand the reasons for the refusal and offer any possible solutions. Depending on the situation, you may be given the opportunity to reapply or consider other investment citizenship programs.
Susanna Uzakova
Senior Citizenship & Residency Advisor
What do I need to do to become a tax resident of Vanuatu?
To obtain tax residency in Vanuatu, you must reside in the country for at least 183 days per year.
Susanna Uzakova
Senior Citizenship & Residency Advisor
Is Vanuatu's passport biometric and how long is it valid for?
The Vanuatu passport is biometric, and is valid for 10 years, after which, the document must be replaced. This can be done remotely.
Susanna Uzakova
Senior Citizenship & Residency Advisor
Which countries can you travel to without a visa with a Vanuatu passport?
With a Vanuatu passport, you can visit 90+ countries around the world without a visa. Among them are European destinations (Montenegro), Asian countries (Malaysia, Singapore) and Israel, as well as countries in the Caribbean, Oceania and South America. The duration of stay without a visa varies from 30 to 180 days.
Susanna Uzakova
Senior Citizenship & Residency Advisor
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