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Vanuatu grants citizenship for a contribution from USD 130,000 with no residence requirement. The EU permanently revoked its visa waiver with effect from 3 February 2025, and the UK removed visa-free access in July 2023 — both because of this programme.
About Vanuatuنبذة
Vanuatu grants citizenship for a contribution under the Citizenship Act [Cap 112], through the Development Support Programme and the Vanuatu Contribution Programme, with a Capital Investment Immigration Plan and a Real Estate Option Programme alongside them. Citizenship is lifetime and inheritable, dual citizenship is permitted, and there is no residence requirement. Travel access has changed fundamentally: Regulation (EU) 2025/11 permanently revoked the EU visa waiver with effect from 3 February 2025 — the only time this has happened to any country — and the United Kingdom removed visa-free access on 19 July 2023. Both decisions cite this citizenship programme. The passport now reaches roughly 88 destinations.
Approximately 88 visa-free or visa-on-arrival destinations (Henley Passport Index, 2026). No EU, Schengen or UK access.
No residency requirement; dual citizenship permitted
Contribution routes (DSP and VCP), a capital investment plan, and a real estate option
No income or corporate tax — but Vanuatu is on the EU tax blacklist and the EU AML high-risk list
India does not permit dual citizenship. Indian citizenship ends on acquisition.
Vanuatu at a glance
Population
333252
Capital
Port Vila
Language
Bislama, English, French
Currency
Vatu
Time zone
Vanuatu Standard Time
Climate
Tropical
In detailالتفاصيل
Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment
For whatever reasons possible, many countries across the world are struggling to meet up the expenses in the country. It no way means that the country is poor. What it means is that the country is trying to work up towards the requirements of current day and maintain a standard at par with the world around.
One such country is Vanuatu, a small archipelago country located in the oceans of the Pacific. The country is house for a few aboriginal tribes. And this program was designed to get foreign direct investments to ensure uninterrupted growth of Vanuatu. The president of Vanuatu endorses the program and gives guarantee too. This is part of the Vanuatu Development Support Program.
What Are the Benefits of Relocating/Obtaining the Citizenship of Vanuatu?
- It is one of the lowest Investment by Citizenship Programs in the world.
- The whole process is quite simple and easy
- There is no age bar for your children who would qualify for the citizenship along with you
- Any number of your children can apply for the program
- You will be part of a growing economy
- Vanuatu is blessed with strong governance
- From Vanuatu, you have easy access to New Zealand and Australian Ports
- You get to live in a country which is still blessed with clean fresh pure air
- Apart from your spouse and children, your parents can also accompany you to Vanuatu
Vanuatu Citizenship Process, Cost and Other Requirements
Mentioned below are the Vanuatu immigration requirements for Vanuatu immigration by investment which will make you eligible for Vanuatu investment opportunities:
- You should provide clean records about your background with zero criminal activities
- You should provide a medical certificate
- Spouses accompanying need to provide a marriage certificate
- You need to provide legal sources of your funding
Consult with our Vanuatu Immigration by Investment Consultant
Vanuatu, a beautiful island nation in the South Pacific, has emerged as a popular destination for investors and entrepreneurs seeking Vanuatu immigration by investment. The Vanuatu immigration requirements are straightforward and the Vanuatu investment opportunities are vast.
For aspirants interested in Vanuatu business immigration, our Vanuatu business immigration consultants in Dubai can provide valuable guidance and support throughout the application process. Our experts in Dubai can assist with everything from assessing investment opportunities to navigating the Vanuatu investment immigration visa requirements.
The processكيف نعمل
Consultation with XIPHIAS, including the loss of EU and UK access and the Indian citizenship consequence, before anything is committed.
Pre-screening and documentation, including police clearance and source-of-funds evidence.
Application submitted to the Vanuatu Citizenship Office through a designated agent.
Due diligence by the Financial Intelligence Unit, police and Immigration Services.
Contribution paid following approval.
Oath of allegiance within three months of approval, extendable by two, then passport issuance.
Eligibilityالمتطلبات
What it takes to qualify.
At least 18 years old with a clean criminal record.
Pass due diligence by the Financial Intelligence Unit and evidence lawful funds.
Make the contribution for your family composition, from USD 130,000 for a single applicant.
Take the oath of allegiance within three months of approval.
Questionsأسئلة شائعة
Vanuatu, answered.
Vanuatu publishes no official processing standard. The only official duration is a three-month window after approval to complete the oath, extendable by two months.
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