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Can't find your answer? Contact our team directly.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"faq-grid\">\n\n          <div class=\"faq-item\">\n            <div class=\"faq-q\" onclick=\"vhfaqToggle(this)\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n              <span class=\"faq-q-text\">What is Vanuatu citizenship by investment?<\/span>\n              <span class=\"faq-chevron\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg width=\"13\" height=\"13\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\"><polyline points=\"6 9 12 15 18 9\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"faq-a\"><p>Vanuatu citizenship by investment is a government-authorized program that grants second citizenship and a Vanuatu passport in exchange for a qualifying financial contribution. VIMB offers two routes: the CIIP (from USD 115,000, plus a USD 50,000 redeemable investment) and the DSP (from USD 137,000). Both are fully remote and typically completed in 80\u201390 days with no requirement to visit Vanuatu.<\/p><\/div>\n          <\/div>\n\n          <div class=\"faq-item\">\n            <div class=\"faq-q\" onclick=\"vhfaqToggle(this)\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n              <span class=\"faq-q-text\">How much does Vanuatu citizenship cost?<\/span>\n              <span class=\"faq-chevron\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg width=\"13\" height=\"13\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\"><polyline points=\"6 9 12 15 18 9\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"faq-a\"><p>Vanuatu citizenship under the CIIP starts from USD 115,000 plus a USD 50,000 redeemable investment component. The DSP starts from USD 137,000 as a direct government contribution. VIMB provides a full cost breakdown during a free consultation.<\/p><\/div>\n          <\/div>\n\n          <div class=\"faq-item\">\n            <div class=\"faq-q\" onclick=\"vhfaqToggle(this)\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n              <span class=\"faq-q-text\">How long does the Vanuatu citizenship process take?<\/span>\n              <span class=\"faq-chevron\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg width=\"13\" height=\"13\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\"><polyline points=\"6 9 12 15 18 9\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"faq-a\"><p>The Vanuatu citizenship process typically takes 80\u201390 days from submission of due diligence documents to passport issuance \u2014 the world's fastest citizenship by investment program. Processing time is subject to all documents being in order and payments cleared. VIMB manages every stage on your behalf.<\/p><\/div>\n          <\/div>\n\n          <div class=\"faq-item\">\n            <div class=\"faq-q\" onclick=\"vhfaqToggle(this)\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n              <span class=\"faq-q-text\">Can my family be included in a Vanuatu citizenship application?<\/span>\n              <span class=\"faq-chevron\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg width=\"13\" height=\"13\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\"><polyline points=\"6 9 12 15 18 9\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"faq-a\"><p>Yes. You can include a Spouse, Children, and Parents.<\/p><\/div>\n          <\/div>\n\n          <div class=\"faq-item\">\n            <div class=\"faq-q\" onclick=\"vhfaqToggle(this)\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n              <span class=\"faq-q-text\">Does Vanuatu allow dual citizenship?<\/span>\n              <span class=\"faq-chevron\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg width=\"13\" height=\"13\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\"><polyline points=\"6 9 12 15 18 9\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"faq-a\"><p>Yes. Vanuatu fully permits dual citizenship. There is no requirement to renounce your existing nationality when obtaining Vanuatu citizenship. You can hold your original passport and your Vanuatu passport simultaneously.<\/p><\/div>\n          <\/div>\n\n          <div class=\"faq-item\">\n            <div class=\"faq-q\" onclick=\"vhfaqToggle(this)\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n              <span class=\"faq-q-text\">Do I need to travel to Vanuatu to apply?<\/span>\n              <span class=\"faq-chevron\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg width=\"13\" height=\"13\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\"><polyline points=\"6 9 12 15 18 9\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"faq-a\"><p>No. The entire process is fully remote. No travel to Vanuatu is required at any stage. Biometric data \u2014 including fingerprints and facial recognition \u2014 can be collected at government authorized centres in Dubai, Hong Kong, and Port Vila, Vanuatu.<\/p><\/div>\n          <\/div>\n\n          <div class=\"faq-item\">\n            <div class=\"faq-q\" onclick=\"vhfaqToggle(this)\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n              <span class=\"faq-q-text\">What countries can I visit visa-free with a Vanuatu passport?<\/span>\n              <span class=\"faq-chevron\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg width=\"13\" height=\"13\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\"><polyline points=\"6 9 12 15 18 9\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"faq-a\"><p>The Vanuatu passport provides visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to approximately 90\u2013100 countries and territories, including Hong Kong, Singapore, and most of South East Asia. A full regularly updated list is available on our <a href=\"https:\/\/vimb.vu\/visa-free-countries-list\/\" style=\"color:#133f69;font-weight:600\">Visa-Free Countries page<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n          <\/div>\n\n          <div class=\"faq-item\">\n            <div class=\"faq-q\" onclick=\"vhfaqToggle(this)\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n              <span class=\"faq-q-text\">What is the difference between CIIP and DSP?<\/span>\n              <span class=\"faq-chevron\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg width=\"13\" height=\"13\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\"><polyline points=\"6 9 12 15 18 9\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"faq-a\"><p>The CIIP includes a USD 50,000 redeemable investment component directed to Vanuatu's leading investment fund (The Vanuatu Impact Fund). The DSP (Development Support Program) involves a direct non-refundable government contribution from USD 137,000. Both result in full Vanuatu citizenship and passport issuance within 80\u201390 days.<\/p><\/div>\n          <\/div>\n\n          <div class=\"faq-item\">\n            <div class=\"faq-q\" onclick=\"vhfaqToggle(this)\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n              <span class=\"faq-q-text\">Is VIMB a government-authorised Vanuatu citizenship agent?<\/span>\n              <span class=\"faq-chevron\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg width=\"13\" height=\"13\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\"><polyline points=\"6 9 12 15 18 9\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"faq-a\"><p>Yes. VIMB \u2014 Vanuatu Investment Marketing Bureau \u2014 has been a government-authorised specialist advisor for Vanuatu citizenship by investment since 2017. VIMB maintains offices in Dubai, Hong Kong, London, and Port Vila, Vanuatu, and has successfully processed over 1,000 citizenship applications with a 97% success rate.<\/p><\/div>\n          <\/div>\n\n          <div class=\"faq-item\">\n            <div class=\"faq-q\" onclick=\"vhfaqToggle(this)\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n              <span class=\"faq-q-text\">What other citizenship programs does VIMB offer?<\/span>\n              <span class=\"faq-chevron\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg width=\"13\" height=\"13\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\"><polyline points=\"6 9 12 15 18 9\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"faq-a\"><p>In addition to Vanuatu, VIMB advises on: <a href=\"https:\/\/vimb.vu\/malta-citizenship-by-merit\/\" style=\"color:#133f69;font-weight:600\">Malta Citizenship by Merit<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/vimb.vu\/slovakia-naturalization-program\/\" style=\"color:#133f69;font-weight:600\">Slovakia Naturalization<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/vimb.vu\/sao-tome-and-principe-cbi\/\" style=\"color:#133f69;font-weight:600\">S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 &amp; Pr\u00edncipe CBI<\/a> (from USD 95,000 \u2014 world's most affordable CBI), and <a href=\"https:\/\/vimb.vu\/nauru-citizenship-by-investment-program\/\" style=\"color:#133f69;font-weight:600\">Nauru ECRCP<\/a> (from USD 90,000 until 30 June 2026).<\/p><\/div>\n          <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"faq-cta\">\n          <p>Still have questions? 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