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Vanuatu · Investment route
Invest in Vanuatu’s Development Support Program to obtain citizenship.
Last updated: 2025-09-23
Programme overviewنظرة عامة
Vanuatu’s Citizenship by Investment (CBI) program offers a fast, secure, and family-friendly path to a second passport through a one-time donation to the Vanuatu Development Support Program (VDSP). Citizenship is lifetime and inheritable, requires no residency or language tests, and provides visa-free access to ~117 countries. Typical processing is 1–3 months.
What you getالمزايا
Fast-track approval in ~1–3 months.
Dual citizenship allowed.
No residency requirement.
Visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to ~117 countries.
Family inclusion: spouse, children under 25, parents 65+.
No income, wealth, or inheritance taxes.
Stable, peaceful, and tax-friendly jurisdiction.
Investment & costsالتكاليف
Qualifying investment
VDSP donation – single applicant
One-time, non-refundable donation for a single applicant.
VDSP donation – married couple
Covers the principal applicant and spouse.
VDSP donation – three-person family
Covers the principal applicant, spouse, and one child under 25.
VDSP donation – family of four
Covers principal applicant, spouse, and two children under 25.
Extra family member (each)
Per dependent beyond the standard package.
Due diligence — principal applicant
Enhanced background and source-of-funds checks for the main applicant.
Government & due-diligence fees
Figures are indicative and exclusive of professional fees. Your advisor confirms an exact, written cost breakdown for your family size.
Eligibilityالأهلية
Requirements
Applicant is at least 18 years old.
Clean criminal record and successful due diligence.
Good health (medical certificate).
Meet the minimum donation for chosen family composition.
Proof of funds
Who cannot apply
Incomplete or falsified documentation.
Unclear or illegitimate source of funds.
Applying without/against authorized-agent procedures.
Document checklistالوثائق
Identity & Civil
- ✦Passport copies (valid ≥ 12 months)
- ✦Birth and marriage certificates
- ✦National ID / proof of residence
Financial & Source of Funds
- ✦Bank statements (last 6–12 months)
- ✦Source-of-funds evidence
- ✦Bank reference letter
Compliance
- ✦Police clearance / Interpol certificate
- ✦Medical certificates (adults)
- ✦Passport-sized photos
Investment Proof
- ✦VDSP donation approval / official receipt
Your XIPHIAS advisor prepares a personalised document list at onboarding. The checklist above is indicative and may vary by family size.
Family scopeالأسرة
All eligible dependants can be included in one application or added after approval.
Age limits, dependency definitions, and addition fees vary by jurisdiction. Your advisor confirms exact rules at onboarding.
Risk notes
Donation is non-refundable.
Eligibility contingent on due diligence and government approval.
Compliance
All transactions must comply with Vanuatu laws and CBI rules.
Enhanced due diligence for all adult applicants.
Start the Vanuatu route.
A senior advisor will confirm the exact costs, timeline and documents for your case — privately, and entirely off the record.