Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment
The only Government Designated Agent with its own Global Network of Authorised Representatives.
Vanuatu Citizenship Benefits
Vanuatu has offered its Citizenship by Investment Program – the Development Support Program (DSP), since January 2017. The only program of its type in the Asia Pacific Hemisphere, the Program raises funds in support of the further development of the country through attracting high net worth applicants to take Citizenship of Vanuatu and enjoy the many associated benefits.
- Fast Processing Time: 45-60 Days to get your Vanuatu Citizenship
- 100+ Visa-Free/eVisa/On Arrival Countries Including UK, Hong Kong, Singapore
- Tax Free Country
- Hereditary Citizenship
- Pre-Approval Confirmation before sending the full investment
- No Requirement to visit or reside in Vanuatu In order to obtain Vanuatu Citizenship
Vanuatu Citizenship Application Process
Check the Vanuatu Citizenship Application Process here
Vanuatu Post-Citizenship Services
ID, Passport Renewal, and more services
Vanuatu Passport Visa-Free Countries List
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Welcome Message from VIMB
"Vanuatu’s Citizenship by Investment program, the “Development Support Program (DSP)” was launched in January 2017. Acceptance under the Vanuatu citizenship program leads to the highly prized status of Vanuatu Citizen and Vanuatu Passport holder and, can be realistically achieved in as little as 60 Days once stringent due diligence requirements have been fulfilled.
For more detailed information about costs of Citizenship by Investment please click the “Fees” section from the top bar.
The benefits of being granted Citizenship under Vanuatu’s Citizenship by Investment Program are many and varied. However, here are a few that you might like to consider:
Global Freedom
With your Vanuatu Nationality and passport, you can enjoy visa-free access to over 100+ countries, and even more countries when you count visa on arrival, and e-visa privileges.
Most importantly, you will breeze through airports and ports on arrival, especially Commonwealth member countries (such as Singapore and Hong Kong) as well as countries such as Russia and the United Kingdom – with 180 days per year visa-free to the UK being possible.
Many Vanuatu passport holders take residency in convenient travel hubs – such as Dubai – where setting up with a company and bank account is most straight forward.
Citizenship thus provides global freedom of travel, flexibility and simplicity of travel planning, with much reduced time on juggling required travel documents.
Smooth and Convenient Vanuatu Citizenship application Process
You may be anxious about whether you will need to fly halfway around the world to receive your Vanuatu Citizenship and Passport. The good news is that there is no travel or visit requirement to Vanuatu either before, or after receiving your Citizenship and Passport (although you would be strongly encouraged to visit and hopefully invest in the beautiful South Pacific country to which you now belong).
To meet Vanuatu Citizenship By Investment requirements, you will be required to submit various application documents, but all legal procedures and filings will be handled entirely through a government licensed Vanuatu citizenship agent, known as a “Vanuatu Government Designated Agent” – of which VIMB is the most well-established internationally.
Vanuatu Citizenship is for life… and Hereditary
When you apply for the Vanuatu citizenship by investment program, your direct dependents may also obtain lifetime Vanuatu citizenship, subject to the required “add-on” fees being paid. Vanuatu Citizenship is hereditary, meaning that Citizenship is an investment both for now, and for your future generations. With a ten-year validity, expiration of your Vanuatu passport is not something you will need to be concerned with in the short term. However, even to renew your passport, a visit to Vanuatu is not required.
VIMB, the only Government Designated Agent with its own network of offices globally, is the leading representative of the Vanuatu Citizenship Program. Our team of experts and Vanuatu Citizenship Agents will manage your application “end-to-end” in a seamless, one-stop process. Simply complete our short on-line form, and one of our team will be in touch with you.”
"Vanuatu’s Citizenship by Investment program, the “Development Support Program (DSP)” was launched in January 2017. Acceptance under the Vanuatu citizenship program leads to the highly prized status of Vanuatu Citizen and Vanuatu Passport holder and, can be realistically achieved in as little as 60 Days once stringent due diligence requirements have been fulfilled.
For more detailed information about costs of Citizenship by Investment please click the “Fees” section from the top bar.
The benefits of being granted Citizenship under Vanuatu’s Citizenship by Investment Program are many and varied. However, here are a few that you might like to consider:
Global Freedom
With your Vanuatu Nationality and passport, you can enjoy visa-free access to over 100+ countries, and even more countries when you count visa on arrival, and e-visa privileges.
Most importantly, you will breeze through airports and ports on arrival, especially Commonwealth member countries (such as Singapore and Hong Kong) as well as countries such as Russia and the United Kingdom – with 180 days per year visa-free to the UK being possible.
Many Vanuatu passport holders take residency in convenient travel hubs – such as Dubai – where setting up with a company and bank account is most straight forward.
Citizenship thus provides global freedom of travel, flexibility and simplicity of travel planning, with much reduced time on juggling required travel documents.
Smooth and Convenient Vanuatu Citizenship application Process
You may be anxious about whether you will need to fly halfway around the world to receive your Vanuatu Citizenship and Passport. The good news is that there is no travel or visit requirement to Vanuatu either before, or after receiving your Citizenship and Passport (although you would be strongly encouraged to visit and hopefully invest in the beautiful South Pacific country to which you now belong).
To meet Vanuatu Citizenship By Investment requirements, you will be required to submit various application documents, but all legal procedures and filings will be handled entirely through a government licensed Vanuatu citizenship agent, known as a “Vanuatu Government Designated Agent” – of which VIMB is the most well-established internationally.
Vanuatu Citizenship is for life… and Hereditary
When you apply for the Vanuatu citizenship by investment program, your direct dependents may also obtain lifetime Vanuatu citizenship, subject to the required “add-on” fees being paid. Vanuatu Citizenship is hereditary, meaning that Citizenship is an investment both for now, and for your future generations. With a ten-year validity, expiration of your Vanuatu passport is not something you will need to be concerned with in the short term. However, even to renew your passport, a visit to Vanuatu is not required.
VIMB, the only Government Designated Agent with its own network of offices globally, is the leading representative of the Vanuatu Citizenship Program. Our team of experts and Vanuatu Citizenship Agents will manage your application “end-to-end” in a seamless, one-stop process. Simply complete our short on-line form, and one of our team will be in touch with you.”
Vanuatu Citizenship Application Process
Step 1: Pre-approval and eligibility assesment by VIMB Management
Step 2: Service Agreement sign and First Stage documents collection, fees requested
Step 3: First Stage application processing by the Financial Intelligence Unit with due diligence checks
Step 4: Due Diligence (First Stage) approval
Step 5: Second Stage documents collection and submission to Vanuatu Citizenship Commission Office, fees requested
Step 6: Bank Clearance of the funds
Step 7: Citizenship Commission Office meeting and screening
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.
Vanuatu Citizenship FAQ
What are the fees?
The Fee is a donation and administration cost. This can be verified on the Government’s Vanuatu Citizenship Commission website.
How to apply for Vanuatu Citizenship?
Vanuatu Citizenship can only be applied for and processed through an officially appointed DSP Representative. The Vanuatu Investment Migration Bureau (VIMB) exists to provide a credible, reliable and sustainable global channel for the promotion of the DSP Program and provide a platform for the Officially Appointed Representatives to present from.
Who can apply?
Application for DSP Citizenship is through invitation and all applicants need to pass a stringent probity process to ensure they meet the desired Vanuatu Citizenship profile that Vanuatu is looking for.
Does Vanuatu citizenship extend to families?
Vanuatu Citizenship By Investment Program is open to parents/grandparents plus children. Vanuatu Citizenship is hereditary.
Do I need to go to Vanuatu?
No, applicants do NOT need to travel to Vanuatu to apply for Vanuatu Citizenship.
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 DSP Citizenship and Permanent Residency (PR) applications.
VIMB offers the most evolved finance, processing and administration support to the DSP and PR application process. In addition to providing support for 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.
since
2017
VIMB has been helping clients around the world to process their Vanuatu Citizenship
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James Elcocke-Harris, Director of the Vanuatu Investment Migration Bureau (VIMB) and Honorary Consul for Vanuatu to the United Kingdom, has been published in a global investment guide to citizenship and residency produced by Country Reports in collaboration with Newsweek.
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