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$130,000+

Investment Amount

1+ Months

Time Required

Government-approved

Investment Programme

Visa-Free Countries

130

Population

319,317

GDP per Capita

US$ 2,996

Unlock the door to global citizenship

Vanuatu, a string of more than 80 islands once known as the New Hebrides, achieved independence from France and Britain in 1980. It is mountainous and much of it is covered with tropical rainforests, with most of the population residing in rural areas and practicing subsistence agriculture.Vanuatu has a long and rich history, with many traditional customs and rituals and aried culture between the northern vcentral 

and southern islands. The government system is a parliamentary republic; the chief of state is the president, and the head of government is the prime minister. Most of the economy is based primarily on small-scale agriculture. It is a cultural hub, with over one hundred distinct languages spoken among the islands.

How to obtain Vanuatuan citizenship

In 2017, the Government of the Republic of Vanuatu launched the Development Support Program (DSP) for the purpose of raising funds to support infrastructure and promoting economic development of Vanuatu. The citizenship acquired under the DSP programme is fully recognised by the Government of Vanuatu and the nationality is regarded as Ni-Vanuatu (Vanuatu citizen). Those applying for and receiving Vanuatu Citizenship under the DSP have the full right to reside in Vanuatu at all times and the passport is renewable upon expiry Moreover, Citizenship is hereditary.
 
To qualify for citizenship through the Vanuatu Citizenship Programme, applicants must provide proof of funds no less than $250,000, have a clean criminal record and be of high standing in his or her community,  organisation, society or country. The programme is not open for nationals from Iran, Iraq, Syria, North Korea or Yemen, unless they have permanent residence outside those countries and have lived outside for more than 5years.

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CONTRIBUTION TO GOVERNMENT

Applicants are required to make a non refundable contribution (donation) to a local development fund. The investment amount varies depending on the number of applicants.

– $130,000 for a single applicant
– $150,000 for a married couple application
– $165,000 for a married couple with one child
– $180,000 for a married couple with two children

There is also a $5,000 Due Diligence fee.

Benefits of Second Citizenship in Vanuatu

Government

Economically, legally and socially stable country which is part of the Commonwealth realm, with a democracy based on the British Parliamentary system.

Fast track process

Application typically takes between 30 - 45 days to be approved.

Citizenship inheritance

Citizenship is hereditary and an oath swearing Ceremony can be arranged in convenient locations Around the world.

Tax benefits

In Vanuatu, there’s zero personal taxation, no wealth taxes, no corporate, inheritance, gift or personal income taxes.

Visa free travel

Travel visa free to 130 countries, including the UK, Europe’s Schengen area, Hong Kong, Singapore, Russia etc.

Taxation in Vanuatu

Vanuatu has no income tax, nor any estate taxes or capital gains taxes. In fact, other than enforcing a rather lax 12.5% VAT, Vanuatu has few taxes at all. The country is also well known for having zero corporate tax, no wealth tax, no withholding tax, no gift tax and no other personal income taxes. Vanuatu provides excellent offshore banking and banking services to private individuals and corporations. Vanuatu’s offshore banking centre is very active with numerous banks having received license to provide services, such as ANZ Bank, Bred Bank, BSP (Bank of South Pacific).

The Application Process

Our focus is to provide a hassle-free and seamless service assisting you with the citizenship application. We will guide you through every step of the citizenship acquisition process with due diligence and care, ensuring that your application is submitted correctly and followed up to application approval. The process of obtaining citizenship in Vanuatu takes approximately 1 – 2 months. Here is an overview of the process.

WEEKS 1 - 2

Initial client due diligence takes place. Client agreement is signed and retainer is paid. Application is reviewed by the FIU (Financial Intelligence Unit).

WEEKS 5 - 6

Certificate of naturalisation and passports are issued.

WEEKS 2 - 4

Application is submitted to the citizenship commission for approval. Application is approved. Donation is made.

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