VanuatuCitizenship By Investment
- Investment starts from USD 130,000
- Processing time 1-2 months
- Visa-free travel 103+ countries
- Remote application process
- No physical residency requirement
Overview
Vanuatu runs the Development Support Program (DSP) and Capital Investment Immigration Plan (CIIP), offering Vanuatu’s citizenship and passports to those foreigners and their family members who meet the eligibility criteria of these programs and make financial contributions and investments in the country. Since 2021, Vanuatu’s Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Program has also offered Real Estate Option (REO). The Vanuatu CBI program has the following investment options:
- Non-refundable financial contribution to the designated Government Fund – DSP
- The CIIP directs foreign investment into specific government-approved sectors, such as the CIIP-Cocoa Fund, Vanuatu Coffee Impact Fund, Melekule Cocoa Farming, and the CIIP-CNO Future Fund.
- Investment in a government-approved real estate project
The total contribution and investment depend on the number of applicants and their age.
Family Inclusion
Applicants have the option to include their spouse, as well as children under 30 years of age. Additionally, parents or grandparents can be included in the CBI application if they are financially dependent on the main applicant.
Eligibility
To qualify for the Vanuatu CBI program, applicants must have a clear criminal record and provide proof of funds amounting to at least USD 250,000. They also have to pass the Due Diligence review conducted by the Financial Intelligence Unit of Vanuatu. However, individuals from Iran, Iraq, Syria, North Korea, or Yemen are ineligible for the program unless they hold permanent residency outside of these countries and have resided there for a duration exceeding 5 years.
Since September 2024, Vanuatu has not been accepting paper-based applications for passports. The new passport system requires all who want to apply for new passports to travel to Vanuatu, or Vanuatu’s representation in the selected countries, to provide biometrics. Vanuatu passports have a validity of up to 5 years.
Vanuatu citizenship obtained through any route of the CBI program can be passed down to future generations. Dual nationality is allowed in Vanuatu, and CBI applicants are not required to renounce their current citizenship(s).
Benefits
Fastest & Easy Process
Confidentiality Assurance
Favorable Taxation
Post Approval Investment
No Physical Residency Requirement
Visa-free travel
Investment Options
A Non-Refundable Donation – Development Support Program
| Single applicant | USD 130,000 |
| Married Couple | USD 150,000 |
| Married Couple + 1 Child | USD 165,000 |
| Married Couple + 2 Children | USD 180,000 |
| Additional Dependent | USD 10,000 |
Investment-linked Contribution – The Capital Investment Immigration Plan (CIIP)
| Non-refundable contribution for a single applicant | USD 115,000 |
| Spouse add-on fee | USD 60,000 |
| Each additional adult dependent | USD 55,000 |
Real Estate Investment
| Investment in a government-approved Real Estate Development, plus VAT +12.5% | USD 200,000 |
- ‘Pacific Springs’ – located at Rentabao, Efate Island;
- Narpow Point Coral Bay’ – located at Narpow Point, Efate Island;
- FPF Rainbow City Project on Efate Island
- Milai on Espiritu , Santo Island.
Other Applicable Fees
| Application Fee (DSP, REO) | USD 40 per person |
| Application Fee (CIIP) | USD 250 per application |
| The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) of Vanuatu Due Diligence Fee | USD 5,000 (per application) |
| Citizenship Certificate | USD 120 per person |
| Passport Fee | USD 160 per passport |
Application Process
Bayat Group’s compliance team will conduct an internal due diligence check, which entails a background security screening of the applicant, Preparation of KYC (Know Your Client), and a qualification assessment.
Preparation of the tailored list of documents. The client signs a retainer agreement with Bayat Group. Gathering documents required for the application.
Applicants need to meet the eligibility criteria, including financial requirements and a clean background. After gathering all of the required original documents and sending them to Bayat Group team, our citizenship experts will assess the file and make it ready for submission to the Citizenship Office and Commission. At this stage, the FIU performs due diligence checks. The associated cost of these checks, amounting to US$5,500 per adult applicant, is non-refundable and is the responsibility of the applicant to cover. The FIU clearance generally lasts around 3 days. 
After the application has been processed and a decision has been reached at the Citizenship Commission, the applicant will receive a letter informing them of the outcome. If the application is approved, applicants will be required to proceed with making the qualified investment, covering the associated fees for the investment option. 
Upon completion of the required contribution or investment, applicants will be issued the Citizenship Certificate, signed by the Prime Minister of Vanuatu. Parallel to this, all adult applicants have to take the Oath of Allegiance either in Vanuatu or in a place of convenience online. Subsequently, Bayat Group will proceed to apply for the passports on the clients’ behalf. Commission’s meetings are held twice a month, making the Vanuatu CBI program one of the fastest and convenient for applicants.