- Location: Tropical archipelago in the South Pacific, known for remoteness and privacy.
- Reputation: Often cited as the "Happiest Country on Earth."
- Citizenship: Hosts the only Citizenship by Investment (CBI) program in the Pacific region.
- Environment: Extremely clean air, water, and food, offering pristine nature.
- Political Status: Part of the Commonwealth, granting citizens extra rights/ties in the UK.
- Official Languages: English, French, and Bislama are official.
- Linguistic Density: Has the highest density of languages per capita globally (over 100 native languages).
- Climate: Tropical climate, hot and humid for most of the year.
Investment via Contribution (DSP)
Candidates may apply for Vanuatu Honorary Citizenship by making a qualifying contribution to the Government of Vanuatu under the Development Support Program (DSP). This starts at $130,000 USD for a single applicant and up to $180,000 USD per application for a family of up to four members.
No Residency or Visit Requirement
There are no restrictions on dual citizenship, and there is no requirement to visit or reside in Vanuatu to obtain or retain a passport, offering maximum flexibility for global citizens.
Full Ni-Vanuatu Rights
Vanuatu offers citizenship with full Ni-Vanuatu rights, including the right to reside in Vanuatu at all times and a renewable passport, though it specifically excludes voting rights and direct political involvement.
Quickest & Simplest Passport Route
Vanuatu’s CBI program is currently proving to be one of the fastest and simplest second passport options available, allowing investors to acquire citizenship and a passport in a minimal timeframe.
Unbeatable Tax Climate
Vanuatu has an extremely favorable tax regime with no income tax, wealth tax, capital gains tax, or inheritance tax, providing significant benefits for financial planning.
Vanuatu gives access to 129 visa-free or visa on arrival countries including United Kingdom, European Union, Singapore and Hong Kong. Vanuatu also has a mutual visa waiver agreement with Schengen Area and Russia.
You can add most of your family to your application.
You can stay up to 90 days within any 180 period in a Schengen country and 6 months in a year in the United Kingdom.
Vanuatu has zero corporate tax, it has also no income tax, no capital gains tax, no estate tax, no wealth tax, no withholding tax, no gift tax and no other personal income taxes. Aside from a locally applied 15% VAT, there are almost no taxes at all. Vanuatu is business friendly.
Completely confidential process
Approximate Timeframe: Processing times are between two-three months, of course the speed in which a file is approved is also partially down to how quickly applicants can gather their documentation and arrange the transfer of funds.
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The Government of Vanuatu has also confirmed it is possible to make payments in bitcoin for the citizenship by investment program.
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