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Vanuatu: citizenship and residency routes

Vanuatu offers an active citizenship-by-investment programme. Single-applicant DSP threshold; confirm the applicable route and current fee quotation. EU visa exemption ended in December 2024.

Active programme — official source

Current status

Legal announcement

Not verified.

Operational availability

Single-applicant DSP threshold; confirm the applicable route and current fee quotation. EU visa exemption ended in December 2024.

Route types, contributions and estimated costs

Active programme — official sourceCitizenship

Vanuatu — Development Support Programme

Single-applicant DSP threshold; confirm the applicable route and current fee quotation. EU visa exemption ended in December 2024.

Qualifying contributionContribution (not returned) · Single-applicant DSP threshold; confirm the applicable route and current fee quotation. EU visa exemption ended in December 2024.
$130,000
Professional and other unpriced feesProfessional fee · Obtain a complete written quotation; this is not an all-in total.
Not verified
Main FIU due diligenceDue diligence · Confirm the route-specific fee schedule before payment.
$5,000
Dependant contribution and feesDependant contribution
Not verified
Physical presence
Not verified
Timeline
Not verified
Holding period
Not verified
Capital at risk
Contribution is not returned.

A minimum amount is not the total cost. Last verified 2026-10-14 · next review 2027-01-14

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Informational comparison. Eligibility and suitability require professional review.

Family inclusion

Dependants have additional charges; confirm ages, eligibility and route-specific pricing.

Residence requirements

Not verified.

Process

  1. Confirm eligibility with a qualified adviser.
  2. Obtain a complete fee breakdown and official application instructions.
  3. Prepare identity and source-of-funds documentation.
  4. Complete government due diligence and any required interview.
  5. Await the government decision before assuming approval.

Documentation overview

  • Identity documents and civil-status records.
  • Evidence of lawful source of funds.
  • Background and supporting documents as required by the government.

Timing

Not verified.

Benefits

  • A direct citizenship route subject to government assessment.

Limitations

  • Quoted minimum is not the total cost.
  • Travel rights and tax treatment must be assessed separately.

Risks

  • Government approval is discretionary; investment does not guarantee citizenship.
  • Obtain current independent legal advice and a complete written fee quotation.

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