Vanuatu DSP
The Vanuatu citizenship by investment programme is the only program operating in the Asia Pacific region. This program requires a financial contribution of at least USD 130,000 to the national development fund.
Vanuatu citizenship benefits
Residency and Family Inclusion
- South Pacific island nation of 80+ islands.
- Can include parents, spouse and dependent children up to age 25.
- Has both English and French as official languages.
- The only Citizenship-by-investment program in the Asia Pacific region.
Travel and Quality of Life
With visa-free access/visa on arrival to over over 100 countries throughout Asia, Americas, Africa, Middle-east, Oceania and the Caribbean.
Ease of Access
- Possibility to apply for an online visa or 1-year multiple entry for Australia.
- No language requirements for residency or citizenship.
Attractive tax regime, with extensive tax benefits:
- No personal income or corporate tax.
- No withholding tax and capital gains tax.
- No estate, wealth and gift tax.
Vanuatu citizenship DSP Requirements
- Applicants must make a payment to the Vanuatu Government.
- Be over 18 years old.
- Have no criminal record.
- Provide all required documents in English.
- Provide medical certificate confirming good health.
Vanuatu Citizenship Investment Options
The Donation Option
Due Diligence Clearance
- The applicant must make an initial non-refundable payment of USD 7,000 for due diligence checks by the Government Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) to obtain Due Diligence Clearance.
- Once Due Diligence Clearance is granted the applicant can contribute and submit the full application for citizenship.
Contribution
The Applicant must make a one-off non-refundable donation to the Vanuatu Government as follows:
- USD 130,000 for a single applicant.
- USD 150,000 for a married couple.
- USD 165,000 for a married couple and 1 child.
- USD 180,000 for a married couple and 2 children.
- USD 25,000 for each additional dependent.
Approval
Once the contribution has been made and the application has been submitted, the Citizenship Commission will issue a final Approval. The Applicant can then attend a local or online ceremony to take their Oath as a Vanuatu citizen.
Vanuatu DSP Citizenship Process
Processing time 1-2 Months
Due Diligence And Application
Due Diligence Clearance in 14 days with Passport, Police & Medical Certificates, CV and initial fees.
Approval And Investment
- Payment of investment and Master Agent’s Fees.
- Full application submission.
- Approval granted within 1-2 months.
Citizenship
- Oath of Allegiance in Vanuatu or online to obtain passport.
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