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Citizenship by investment
Vanuatu
The fastest established citizenship programme in the world: a Pacific passport in one to two months, a zero-income-tax jurisdiction beneath it — and a capital-recovery option for the patient.
Why investors choose it
5 benefits of Vanuatu citizenship
Speed nothing else matches
From file to passport in 1–2 months — when the plan B needs to exist this quarter, not next year.
Zero personal tax
Vanuatu levies no personal income tax, no capital gains, no inheritance, no wealth tax — and grants new companies a 20-year tax holiday.
Partial capital recovery
The CIIP variant places part of the contribution in a redeemable investment: roughly half the outlay returns after 5 years.
Pacific mobility
Visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 90+ destinations including Singapore and Hong Kong — with the honest footnote that EU visa-free access is currently suspended.
Total remoteness
No visit, no interview in person, no residence — the oath itself is administered remotely via a commissioner.
One investment, citizenship for all
Who can be on the application
The spouse, children and senior parents acquire citizenship together with the investor.
Investor
- Over 18
- Clean record
- Proof of funds ($250,000+ in assets)
Spouse
- Included on the same application
Children under 18
- Included without further conditions
Children 18–25
- In education, financially dependent
Parents
- Over 50, financially dependent
Investment options
Two ways to qualify
The classic Development Support Program contribution — or the newer CIIP structure with a redeemable component.
Development Support Program (DSP)
The classic route: a single contribution to government development funding — $130,000 for a single applicant, around $180,000 for a family of four.
| Contribution | $130,000 single · ~$180,000 family of 4 |
| Due Diligence & fees | Per applicant, quoted with the file |
Capital Investment Immigration Plan (CIIP)
A structured variant: part of the outlay buys redeemable units (cocoa-linked investment) returning roughly $55,000+ after 5 years — speed and an exit.
| Outlay | $155,000+ single, family pricing on request |
| Recovery | ~$55,000+ redeemable after 5 years |
Government fees (Due Diligence, processing, passports) come on top and depend on family composition — request the exact, personalised calculation on a free call.
Procedure
Five steps to the passport
The shortest flow in the industry — measured in weeks, not months.
Preliminary check 1 day
Our compliance side screens you confidentially on a passport copy — Vanuatu’s FIU screening is strict despite the speed.
Document preparation 1–2 weeks
A deliberately lean file: passports, police clearance, proof of funds. Lawyers complete everything; you sign.
FIU clearance & approval 2–4 weeks
The Financial Intelligence Unit screens the family; the Citizenship Commission approves in principle.
Contribution 1 week
Only after approval: the DSP contribution or CIIP subscription is paid.
Oath & passport 1–2 weeks
The oath is administered remotely by a commissioner, the certificate issued, and passports couriered worldwide.
FAQ
About Vanuatu citizenship
Is it really 1–2 months? +
Yes — Vanuatu has issued passports in under 60 days for clean, complete files for a decade. It remains the fastest established programme; only São Tomé’s new scheme competes on speed.
What happened with EU visa-free access? +
The EU suspended visa-free entry for Vanuatu passport holders over programme-vetting concerns — currently you need a Schengen visa. We say this plainly because a good adviser sells you the map as it is, not as it was. For Schengen-critical clients, the Caribbean or Türkiye fit better.
How does the recovery option work? +
Under CIIP, part of your outlay purchases redeemable, cocoa-linked investment units returning roughly $55,000+ after 5 years — cutting the net cost of the passport nearly in half for those who wait.
Is dual citizenship allowed? +
Yes — Vanuatu permits dual citizenship, and there is no requirement to visit, reside, or attend anything in person.
Other second citizenship options
Alternatives to Vanuatu
São Tomé & Príncipe
- Cheapest programme worldwide
- Approvals in 8–10 weeks
- Portuguese-speaking (CPLP) bloc
Nauru
Dominica
- Lowest Caribbean entry price
- 140+ visa-free destinations
- RE exit from just 3 years
St Kitts & Nevis
- The world's oldest programme
- 10-year US visitor visa path
- Fastest obtaining period
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