Updated on May 21, 2026
Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment
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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With our experts, you can obtain Vanuatu citizenship within as little as 3 months and enjoy hassle-free access to 90+ countries.


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瓦努阿图公民身份的投资选择
获得瓦努阿图公民身份有多种投资途径:
国家发展基金捐款
Option 1
23万美元
Minimum investment
- 最受欢迎且最直接的选择
- 一个人和最多四人的家庭缴纳的金额相同。
- 政府审批费和尽职调查费另行收取。
Real Estate Investment
Option 2
30万美元
Minimum investment
- 购买政府批准的房产或旅游项目股份
- 每年租金收入潜力为2%至5%。
- 房产持有五年后可以出售
- 不影响公民身份。
大学基金捐款
选项3
26万美元
Minimum investment
- 适合六人或以上的家庭
- 支持西印度群岛大学基金的Non-refundable Contribution
- 包括一名家庭成员一年的学费奖学金
- 七人或以上家庭
- 每增加一名受抚养人需额外支付10,000美元手续费。
商业投资
选项4
1,500,000美元
Minimum investment
- 主要申请人需向获批准的企业投资至少150万美元。
- 或者
- 至少两名个人共同投资500万美元以上。
- 每位共同投资者必须至少出资40万美元。
| Fee/Tax | Cost |
|---|---|
| Property Transfer Tax | 3.09% of property value |
| Land Registration Fee | 0.6% of property value |
| Property Notarization Fee | Approx 1.5% of property value + VAT |
| Private Medical Insurance | From €150 per person |
| Document Translation | From €150 |
| Immigration Fee | €2,000 for main applicant €150 for family members over 18 |
| Card Issuance Fee | €16 per person |
Key Advantages of Vanuatu Citizenship
Who is Eligible for Vanuatu Citizenship
Main Applicant
- Minimum age: 18 years old
- Clean criminal record
- Must provide legal source of investment funds.
Spouse
Children
Parents & Grandparents
Siblings
Documents Required for Citizenship Application
Application Checklist
- Copy of Passport
- Birth Certificate
- Marriage Certificate (if applicable)
- Medical certificate including HIV test results
- Due Diligence Form
- Certificate of No Criminal Record
- Passport-sized Photographs
- Proof of Address
- Self-employment income proof (if applicable)
- Investment proof & source of funds
- Employment letter (if applicable)
- Payment of Government Fees
Legal assistance with property and fund investments, citizenship application stages, relocation, business registration, and more.
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How to Obtain Vanuatu Citizenship
8 Simple Steps to Secure Your Second Passport
Our team handles application intake, document guidance, and support at every stage to ensure accurate and timely processing.
Our consultants assess your eligibility, recommend the most suitable investment route, and provide a personalised document checklist.
Document Preparation
Your dedicated consultant assists with gathering and verifying all required documents to ensure full compliance with government requirements.
Application Submission
申请材料准备就绪后,将由内部审核,然后提交给瓦努阿图投资入籍部门。
Due Diligence & Application Review
The government conducts rigorous due diligence to verify all personal, financial, and legal information.
Approval Notification
Formal approval confirmation is typically issued within 90 to 120 days.
Complete Investment
After approval, you finalise your chosen investment, whether through donation, real estate, university fund, or business.
Mandatory Online Interview
All applicants aged 16 and above must complete an English video interview to verify application details and assess potential risks.
Citizenship Certificate & Passport Issuance
宣誓效忠后(可通过远程方式或短暂到访完成),您将收到入籍证书。您的瓦努阿图护照将直接快递给您,无需居住或旅行。
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
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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