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Vanuatu’s Citizenship by Investment program allows your family
to live and travel freely, whilst providing financial benefits with
Vanuatu’s leading investment fund.
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Vanuatu Citizenship Benefits

The Vanuatu Citizenship by investment program is the only program of its type in the Asia-Pacific hemisphere. The program raises funds in support of the further development of the country, while providing investors with the many benefits of Vanuatu Citizenship.

  • Fast processing time: 45-60 days to get your Vanuatu Citizenship
  • 100+ visa-free/evisa/on arrival countries including Hong Kong, Singapore and most of South East Asia
  • Tax-Free country
  • Hereditary citizenship
  • Security for your family through freedom of travel and residency
  • Pre-approval confirmation before sending the full investment
  • No requirement to visit or reside in Vanuatu in order to obtain Vanuatu Citizenship

Vanuatu Investment Benefits

With your investment into the Vanuatu Coconut Oil (CNO) Future Fund, you will receive not only full citizenship, but a projected minimum return of 4 to 5 percent per year. The full investment amount is redeemable after a five-year period.

  • $50,000 in fully redeemable shares
  • Annual Returns (ROI) added to initial capital investment
  • Secure your family’s financial future
  • Support the expansion of the Vanautu’s local economy
  • Benefit from the growth of Vanuatu’s renewable energy sector

VIMB Vanuatu Citizenship Program Options

Features

Contribution Type

Cost

Investment Returns

Option 1: Investment-Linked Citizenship

Citizenship + Redeemable Investment Applicants invest in Vanuatu’s coconut oil (CNO) sector through the government’s Capital Immigration Investment Plan (CIIP) – CNO Future Fund. Click to learn more

$115,000 for up to a Family of Four + $50,000 redeemable Investment.

Additional dependents can be added for an extra fee.

The $50,000 investment can be redeemed after five years, with additional accrued returns on investment (projected at 4-5% per annum)

Option 2: Donation Based Citizenship

Fully Donation Based Funds are committed via the Development Support Program (DSP) for utilization in various development initiatives throughout Vanuatu. Click to learn more

$130,000 for a Single applicant; and $180,000 for a Family of Four.

Costs vary based on the number of family members included.

No financial returns.

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Let’s discuss and decide which program and investment
route is best suited for you and your family.

Vanuatu Citizenship
Application Process

  • Step 1: Complimertary/no commitment eligibility assessment by VIMB Management
  • Step 2: Service Agreement signing and First Stage documents collection/fees requested
  • Step 3: First Stage due diligence checks by the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU).
  • Step 4: Due Diligence (First Stage) approval
  • Step 5: Second Stage documents collection and submission to Vanuatu Citizenship Commission Office, citizenship fees requested
  • Step 6: Citizenship Commission Office meeting and screening
  • Step 7: Bank Clearance of the funds concurrent with Step 6
  • Step 8: Citizenship approval and certificates printing
  • Step 9: Oath Ceremony of Allegiance
  • Step 10: Passport issuing and distribution.

Application process total duration: From submission of due diligence documents to passport issuance can be as little as 45-60 days, subject to all documents being in order, and payments cleared.

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Vanuatu Citizenship FAQ

How to apply for Vanuatu Citizenship?

Citizenship can only be applied for and processed through an officially appointed DSP or CIIP Representative. Vanuatu Investment Marketing Bureau (VIMB) exists to provide a credible, reliable and sustainable global channel for the promotion of the CIIP and DSP Programs and provide a platform for the Officially Appointed Representatives to present from.

Who can apply?

Application for CIIP and DSP Citizenship is through invitation and all applicants need to pass a stringent probity process to ensure they meet the desired citizenship profile that Vanuatu is looking for.

How does one apply when there is not an embassy in the applicant’s country?

Through a VIMB Official Representative or through VIMB directly.

How do I make sure that my application is submitted through the right channels and my passport will be issued?

VIMB strongly advises prospective applicants to check the credentials of the party offering the Citizenship Program. VIMB is the primary global distributor for the CIIP and DSP programs and backed with a strong local delivery team in Vanuatu.

What is the duration of the process? (How long does the process takes?)

The first part is the Pre Approval phase in which the applicant completes the application Nomination Form and submits this with some documentation requirements and a USD 5,000 fee for the DSP program and a USD 8,000 fee for the CIIP program. This process usually takes around 10 days. This fee is non refundable.

Once Pre-Approval is provided, the Second Phase starts with all the documents required being submitted together with the full payment. This process, subject to the documentation being in order, takes between 30 to 90 days. Usually, this can be achieved in 30 days with the guidance of the VIMB Representatives assisting the applicant with their preparation of documents.

How much does the Citizenship by Investment Program cost?

The CIIP application entry cost is USD115,000 + USD50,000 redeemable investment into the Coconut Oil Fund.

And the DSP application entry cost is USD130,000 + USD5,000 FIU and USD2,000 Administration fee for a single applicant.

What are the fees?

The Fee for the DSP program is a donation and administration cost.

For the CIIP program, the fee is an investment-linked and administration cost.

This can be verified on the Government’s Citizenship Commission website.

What is Vanuatu’s passport ranking?

The passport provides visa free/on arrival to around 100 countries including Singapore, Hong Kong, and most of South East Asia. The current rank of the Vanuatu Passport is 51th.

Does Vanuatu citizenship extend to families?

Vanuatu Citizenship is open to parents/grandparents plus children. Citizenship is hereditary.

Does anyone applying for the program will be liable of any taxes in Vanuatu?

There are no taxes in Vanuatu other than indirect taxes of VAT and import duty.

Do I need to go to Vanuatu?

No, applicants do NOT need to travel to Vanuatu to apply for Vanuatu Citizenship.

How many countries the holder of a Vanuatu passport can fly free visa?

Around 100 countries currently with further countries under negotiation.

Is Vanuatu likely to obtain a visa exemption to Australia?

Currently a three-year multiple entry visa is obtainable.

When was the current Citizenship by Investment Program – the “Development Support Program” created?

There have been prior programs (CCP, VERP), however, the current DSP (Development Support Program) was launched on the 01 January 2017.

What is the government’s motivation behind it?

The Government of Vanuatu is looking at the DSP to both bring quality high net worth applicants to the program – who will hopefully be motivated to invest in Vanuatu, and to raise funds for the further development of the country.

Please contact us if you have any other questions, by sending us an email at [email protected]. We will reply to you shortly.

Daniel Agius

Chief Operating Officer

Message from our COO

Daniel Agius, CPA.

In addition to its international reach, VIMB has created a robust Vanuatu-based headquarters to support CIIP and DSP Citizenship and Permanent Residency (PR) applications.

VIMB offers the most evolved finance, processing and administration support to the CIIP, DSP and PR application process. In addition to providing support for CIIP, DSP and PR processing, VIMB offers access to a wide range of Accounting, Business Advisory, Trust, Corporate and additional post-citizenship services such as National ID card, Driver License, Bank Account Opening, etc.

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