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Citizenship for life,
Vanuatu citizenship gives you the right to live and work in the country for life, along with the civic entitlements that come with full citizenship status.
Citizenship by Investment
Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment Programme
Vanuatu is an archipelago of more than 80 islands in the South Pacific, lying between Australia and Fiji.
The Republic of Vanuatu grants citizenship to foreign investors under the Citizenship Act [Cap 112], offering one of the most accessible routes to citizenship by investment available today.
Applications are processed through the Vanuatu Citizenship Office and approved by the Vanuatu Citizenship Commission, with all applicants subject to independent due diligence carried out by the country’s Financial Intelligence Unit.
- Minimum investment
- $130,000
- Dual citizenship
- Option available
- Processing time
- 1 to 2 months
- Residency requirement
- None
What Makes a Strong Citizenship by Investment Programme
Benefits of Vanuatu citizenship
The Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment Programme offers a range of benefits, including:
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Entitlement to dual citizenship:
Vanuatu recognises dual citizenship under its constitutional framework. You are not required to renounce your existing nationality to become a citizen of Vanuatu.
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Ability to pass on citizenship.
As a Vanuatu citizen, you can pass your citizenship rights to your descendants, safeguarding your family’s future for generations to come.
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One of the fastest routes to citizenship, the
investment route carries no language test or history examination, and applicants are not required to reside in Vanuatu before or after approval.
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Part of a politically stable nation
Vanuatu is an independent parliamentary republic with a long record of political stability.
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Favourable tax environment
Vanuatu levies no personal income tax, no inheritance tax, no wealth tax and no capital gains tax.
Investment Options
Citizenship by investment in Vanuatu is available to foreign investors through two principal routes:
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DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT PROGRAM
The Development Support Program (DSP) is a donation-based citizenship pathway. Contributions made under the DSP support development purposes across Vanuatu. The donation amount is non-refundable and varies according to the number of family members included in the application.
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CAPITAL INVESTMENT IMMIGRATION PLAN
The Capital Investment Immigration Plan (CIIP) is a part-donation, part-investment citizenship pathway. Applicants invest into the CNO Future Fund, which supports Vanuatu’s development priorities.
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FEES
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Development Support Program
In addition to the application fee listed above, a non-refundable due diligence and administration fee of US$5,500 applies. Civil Status Registration is also required before passport printing, with a fee of US$1,500 per person.
- Single applicant
- US$130,000
- Family of two
- US$150,000
- Family of three
- US$165,000
- Family of four
- US$180,000
- Each additional dependant
- US$25,000
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Capital Investment Immigration Plan
In addition to the application fee listed above, a non-refundable due diligence and administration fee of US$8,500 applies. Civil Status Registration is also required before passport printing, with a fee of US$1,500 per person.
- Single applicant
- US$157,000
- Family of two
- US$157,000
- Family of three
- US$157,000
- Family of four
- US$157,000
- Additional applicant
- US$25,000
Application Process
The investment route to Vanuatu citizenship follows a clear sequence of steps:
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Step 1: Engagement and pre-checks by CS Global Partners.
We review your circumstances, confirm your eligibility and ensure your application is complete before it is submitted.
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Step 2: Due diligence.
Applicants are vetted by Vanuatu’s Financial Intelligence Unit, which conducts checks against international records before an application can proceed.
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Step 3: Submission of your application.
Once due diligence clears, your completed application is lodged with the Vanuatu Citizenship Office together with all required documentation.
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Step 4: Internal screening.
Your application is reviewed by the Citizenship Internal Screening Committee to confirm that every requirement has been met.
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Step 5: Consideration by the Citizenship Commission.
The Citizenship Commission, which meets regularly throughout the year, considers your application and makes the final decision on your grant of citizenship.
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Step 6: Make your qualifying investment.
Following approval, you make your chosen contribution or investment.
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Step 7: Issuance of your citizenship certificate.
Once your investment is complete and biometric enrolment has been carried out at an approved centre, your Vanuatu citizenship certificate is issued.
Frequently Asked Questions
Government Advisory
CS Global Partners – Government Advisory
CS Global Partners is the world leading international legal advisory firm, London-headquartered, providing high-net-worth individuals and families with citizenship and residency solutions. As a trusted partner of many governments, CS Global Partners works directly with governments and is mandated to promote some of the world’s longest-standing citizenship programmes, giving clients accurate, up-to-date guidance straight from the source.
For advice shaped by real expertise, contact CS Global Partners.
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