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Consultation: Work with XIPHIAS to assess eligibility and investment path.
Citizenship in Vanuatu
About Vanuatu
About Vanuatu
Vanuatu’s Citizenship by Investment program provides a fast, secure, and family-friendly pathway to a Vanuatu passport through a one-time donation to the Vanuatu Development Support Program (VDSP). Citizenship is lifetime and inheritable , requires no residency , and grants visa-free access to 117 countries , including easy travel to Australia and New Zealand.
Capital:Port VilaLanguage:Bislama, English, FrenchCurrency:Vatu
- Population
- 333,252
- Capital
- Port Vila
- Language
- Bislama, English, French
- Currency
- Vatu
- Time zone
- Vanuatu Standard Time
- Climate
- Tropical
Why Vanuatu
Why Vanuatu?
Visa-free/visa-on-arrival access to 117 countries
No residency requirement ; dual citizenship permitted
Single investment option : donation to VDSP
Fast processing : 1–3 months with thorough due diligence
Family inclusion: spouse, children under 25, and parents above 65
Process
How it works
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Pre-Screening & Documentation: Complete initial checks and gather required documents.
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Application Submission: Submit your Citizenship by Investment application to the Vanuatu Citizenship Office.
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Due Diligence: Undergo enhanced background and source-of-funds verification for all adult applicants.
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Investment Completion: Make the required donation to the VDSP.
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Citizenship Approval & Passport Issuance: Take the oath and receive your Vanuatu passport.
Eligibility — Requirements
Requirements
The following list outlines the core eligibility requirements for this program.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old with a clean criminal record .
Successfully pass due diligence and provide evidence of lawful funds.
Be in good health .
Complete the VDSP donation according to family size.
Frequently asked questions
Question 1
The Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment program is typically completed in 1–3 months .
Question 2
Yes. Eligible dependents include spouse, children under 25, and parents above 65 .
Question 3
USD 130,000 for a single applicant; additional amounts apply for family members.
Question 4
Vanuatu has no income, wealth, or inheritance taxes .
Question 5
No residency is required to obtain Vanuatu citizenship.
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