“The client should provide copies of the passport for the citizenship with which they will be applying. This will depend on their current residency and we can tailor the case accordingly. In short, they will apply with one citizenship.

Please consult with VIMB if the applicant already holds more than one citizenship.”

No Apostille is required.

The certification can be done by a lawyer, notary, Justice of the Peace/Commissioner of Oaths, or a Chartered Accountant/CPA.

The simplest is a lawyer’s “certified true copy”.

The nomination form only needs to be signed by the applicant. Certification of the signature is not required.

The main applicant will need to sign in three boxes on the form, and for family applications, they will also sign for their underage children.

A witness is required to confirm the identity of the person signing the form. The same witness can sign for all applicants.

We require the police clearance certificate to be a certified original or a scanned, certified true copy of the original.

In some cases, where the Police Records Certificate is issued digitally, a certified true copy will be required too.

No, the CV does not need to be signed. This document is for informative purposes only by the FIU for due diligence support, and is used to provide self-declared background information on the applicants.

For family applications, both the main applicant, spouse and adult dependents (18+) require to submit their CVs. It is understood that adult dependents and spouse may have little career record.

In this case, Name, date/place of birth, educational history, any work history can be recorded. It is understood that this document could be brief.

Yes, each applicant aged 18 and above should provide a certified copy or certified translation to English of a Police Clearance Certificate (PCC).

Siblings of the main applicants are generally not allowed in the Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment Program. However, consult with VIMB for specific cases where there may be special circumstances.

Siblings under the main applicant (children) are allowed. It’s important to discuss each case individually to explore all possible options, especially with the CIIP option.

Adult children are allowed until the age of 25 if they are studying or still dependent on their parents.

However, there are exceptions to this where aged over 25, and even 30 years of age have been admissible, so it is best to consult with VIMB before giving a full answer to the client.

It is important to note that for children older than 25, the main applicant must demonstrate how their children still depend on them.

Main Applicants can include their parents. Grandparents of the main applicant are generally not allowed to apply with them, but consult with VIMB for case-by-case consideration.

The main applicant does not need to prove the financial dependence of their parents if they are over 55. However, each case is unique and will be assessed based on individual circumstances.

Occasionally dependent parents are under 55, and with the appropriate declaration, may be admitted.

Yes, you can add additional applicants to your application at certain stages, and you can also withdraw applicants depending on the status of the application.

We recommend applying as a family to avoid these situations. Please consult with us for further guidance.

As a rule, once the FIU Stage has been completed, family members cannot be added without the payment of a further FIU fee.

Yes, children and spouses can apply for citizenship in Vanuatu as Add Ons if the main applicant is already a Vanuatu Citizen under the DSP or CIIP program.

In other cases, we need to check the possibility of including them during the application, but it is not guaranteed.

The due diligence process typically takes around seven working days, although it may occasionally take longer.

Note also that the FIU may come back with adverse findings and seek more information/clarification which can extend the process.

After passing the due diligence (First Stage), the client will receive a Probity Check Letter with the results. After that, If they pass the Citizenship application (Second Stage), they will then receive an Approval in Principle Letter if they have already paid in full.

If payment has not been completed, then a verbal approval in principle may be possible if the full documentation (Stage One & Stage Two) has been submitted to the Citizenship Commission.

Yes, this information applies to both the DSP and CIIP options. However, we can make adjustments on a case-by-case basis.

For parents, the automatic qualifying age as a dependent is 55. There is no need to prove financial dependency, however, birth certificates are required.

At the moment, Russian and Belarusian nationals can apply for any Vanuatu Citizenship programme unrestricted. If there are any changes, we will inform you.

However, for Russian/Belarusian applicants, the National Bank of Vanuatu might request extra compliance information when clearing the funds remitted to pay for Citizenship. This is on a case-to-case basis and the information and requirements may vary. 

The Citizenship Nomination Checklist and Nomination Forms for the CIIP are identical to the DSP, but there are two additional forms required for the CIIP. in order to process the investment portion of the Citizenship Fee. Once we have a case on board, we can send the necessary forms.

Parents and spouses can be included in the application, and the required documents are listed in the checklist.

Yes, adult children should be full-time students or interns or have some reason for being unable to work, but each application will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Yes, it is possible for another person to sponsor your participation in the program.

The sponsor for the Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment Program can be either a company or a physical person. Additionally, the sponsor and the main applicant do not need to be related.

Yes, you can include immediate family members such as parents, spouses, or children in the completed application. This is known as an “add-on” option in the Post Citizenship Services.

It is advisable to check with VIMB. The police clearance generally needs to have a validity of 6 months. The Bank may strictly adhere to this for funds clearance.

Yes, The Citizenship Commission Office does accept documents signed with an electronic digital signature (EDS). The Certificate of no criminal record issued by the Spanish Ministry of Justice, which contains a Verification code, is also accepted. This format is widely accepted for business purposes and will be recognized in Vanuatu.

Yes, it is possible to attach your company’s license, laboratory, and test center accreditation certificates to the application to confirm your good reputation. Please provide corporate documents to support your business ownership.

Bank references are helpful. Please provide the most recent bank letters. VIMB will advise on a case by case basis.

While certificates of income and tax payments for the last 10 years are helpful, they are not entirely necessary for an application. Instead, please provide a certified copy of a personal asset report using our provided template, as this is the required proof of assets for the citizenship application.

No, it is not necessary to attach a certificate from the tax office stating that there are no tax debts to the application.

The nomination forms are required for all applicants, and all pages must be completed. For the Main Applicant, the first and third pages need to be signed. It’s important to have a witness signing the forms too, who can be anyone other than an applicant.

No, apostilles are not required for the certification of the bio page of your passport and ID/driver’s license. You can have these documents certified by a lawyer as “true copies”.

Yes, it is a free-form file, but we can provide a sample for you.

A certified true copy certification will be sufficient for the police clearance reports from your country of birth and residence. Where obtaining Police Clearance from place of birth is problematic, please consult VIMB.

All foreign language documents must be officially translated into English as certified translations.

The place of birth should be stated as USSR, as per the passport and birth certification.

Yes, your current address can be different from the country that issued your passport. Your permanent address is where you have lived most of your life, while your current address is where you currently live. Please consult VIMB for advice on the most appropriate way to complete the address section.