Republic of Vanuatu
About Republic of Vanuatu
Vanuatu has the only Citizenship by investment program in the Asia-Pacific Hemisphere close to Australia and New Zealand. The programme offers one of the fastest citizenships and passport programs available for investors. The investment requirement starts at $130,000 into a local development fund. Vanuatu, a chain of 80 islands in the south Pacific to the east of Australia is part of the Commonwealth. The official languages are English and French. Processing is fast with citizenship usually within 2-3 months
- Prime Minister: CharlotSalwai
- Population: 287,410
- Capital: Port Villa
- Area: 12,189 km2 (4,706 sq. mi)
- Language: ENGLISH, BISLAMA, FRENCH
- Currency: Vanuatu Vatu (VUV)
- Visa Free Countries: 126
- Passport Power Rank: 30
Benefits
- Fastest citizenship obtained within 2-3 months.
- Citizenship in a British Commonwealth country
- Dual citizenship is permitted; there is no need to denounce other citizenship.
- No residence required
- Obtain visa-free travel to more than 126 countries, including Schengen countries and UK.
- No tax on worldwide income.
- Instant and irrevocable second citizenship.
OPTIONS FOR THE CITIZENSHIP PROGRAM:
DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT PROGRAM – CONTRIBUTION
Acquisition of citizenship under the DSP investment option requires a contribution to the to the Vanuatu Government. The contribution is in the form of a one-time payment to obtain the citizenship.