Minimum cost
$130,000
investment
Timeline
30-60 days
processing
Visa-free access
93
passport rank #54
Dual citizenship
Allowed
Path to citizenship
- Investfrom $130,000
- Due diligence and processing30-60 days
- Citizenshippassport valid 10 years
Overview
- Country
- Vanuatu
- Program
- Vanuatu CBI — Development Support Program
- Type
- Citizenship by Investment
- Status
- Active
- Processing time
- 30-60 days
- Dual citizenship
- Allowed
- Visa-free countries
- 93 destinations
- Passport rank
- #54 (Henley Index)
Non-refundable donation to the Vanuatu Development Support Program (DSP). One of the fastest CBI programs globally (45-60 days). EU visa-free access was permanently revoked in December 2024 due to the program.
Investment options
| Type | Tier | Min amount | USD equivalent | Hold | Returnable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donation Single applicant DSP donation. | Single applicant | USD 130,000 | $130,000 | — | No |
| Donation Main applicant plus spouse. | Couple | USD 150,000 | $150,000 | — | No |
| Donation Main applicant, spouse, and 2 children. | Family of 4 | USD 180,000 | $180,000 | — | No |
Fees and costs
- Due diligence (main)
- $5,500
- Due diligence (spouse)
- $5,500
- Due diligence (dependent)
- $5,500
Eligibility and requirements
- Minimum age 18+
- Police clearance required
- Medical exam not required
- Authorized agent must use authorized agent
Family
- Dependents
- Allowed
- Spouse
- Included
- Max child age
- 25 (25 if student)
- Parents
- Allowed
Passport and mobility
- Passport rank
- #54 (Henley Index)
- Visa-free access
- 93 countries
- Passport validity
- 10 years
- EU citizenship
- No
- Schengen access
- No
How to apply
- Method
- Agent
- Apply from abroad
- Yes
- Application type
- Open
- Official website
- vancitizenship.gov.vu
- Legal basis
- Citizenship Act [CAP 112], Development Support Program
Notes and caveats
Single: $130,000. Couple: $150,000. Family of 4: $180,000. Future spouse: +$45,000. Future child: +$15,000. EU Schengen visa exemption permanently revoked Dec 12, 2024. Still visa-free to Singapore, Hong Kong, Russia, UK. CIIP option also available ($105K + $50K redeemable).