Oceania
Vanuatu
citizenship by investment
Vanuatu offers DSP and a CIIP route with part of the payment invested in a commercial project. Allow 60–90 days for planning; no visit to Vanuatu is required.
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- DSP all-in · 1 applicant
- $145,000
- Timeline
- 60–90 days
- Presence
- not required
- Routes
- DSP and CIIP
Investment routes
Current routes in 2026
Vanuatu · DSP · 1 applicant
Complete application price
One eligible DSP applicant
$145,000
Includes the programme contribution, screening, document preparation and translation, required fees, ID and birth certificate issuance, local agent coordination, legal support and passport delivery.
* Biometrics are not included: $1,000 per person is paid locally.
Process
From application to documents
Screening
Pre-application compliance review.
3–5 daysApplication file
Documents, police certificate and apostilles.
2 weeksApproval
Our planning estimate after a complete application is filed; the Citizenship Commission makes the decision.
up to 4 weeksOath and passports
Remote oath followed by passport issuance.
2–4 weeksProgramme in brief
Vanuatu is one of the fastest programmes in the catalogue: allow 60–90 days for planning, subject to documents and screening. The process does not require a language exam or a visit to Vanuatu. Our fixed application prices are $145,000 for one DSP applicant, $165,000 for two, $180,000 for three and $180,000 for a family of four eligible applicants through CIIP. The programme contribution, screening, document preparation and translation, required fees, support and passport delivery are included. Biometrics are not included: $1,000 per person is paid locally. CIIP includes a $50,000 investment component; we review its terms against the project documents. Vanuatu recognises dual citizenship. The passport does not provide visa-free access to the EU or the UK.
What's included
Pre-application screening and dossier preparation
Translation, legalisation and filing through a local agent
Required programme fees and support through passport issuance
Document issuance and passport delivery
Frequently asked questions
Is Schengen visa-free?
No. The EU ended visa-free access in December 2024, including for previously issued passports.
What are the principal benefits?
The main considerations are processing speed and Vanuatu's tax rules. Any tax effect depends on your actual tax residence.
What does the programme cost?
The fixed application price is $145,000 for one DSP applicant, $165,000 for two, $180,000 for three and $180,000 for a family of four eligible applicants through CIIP. The contribution, screening, documents, required fees, support and delivery are included. Biometrics are paid separately on site at $1,000 per person.
Must I visit the country?
No.
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- 03Timeline, requirements and next steps
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