Vanuatu

Introducing

Vanuatu

Vanuatu, an archipelago nation, is among the few independent Commonwealth States that gained its independence from France and the UK in 1980. The people of Vanuatu are working towards a society based on equality, hospitality, and business opportunities that attract ambitious investors with low taxation and leading citizenship through investment programs.

Vanuatu is spread over 1,300 km in the South Pacific, situated between New Zealand and Australia. With an immense cultural diversity, Vanuatu is known for its natural beauty and is a rapidly increasing tourist destination that offers tropical forests, freshwater, and breathtaking sceneries, along with its small marinas, hotels, yacht clubs, and airports.

Vanuatu began accepting citizenship through investment in 2017, through the Development Support Program (DSP), the most expeditious path towards second citizenship-by-investment.

In order to acquire the second citizenship-by-investment, the applicant is required to make a non-refundable contribution to the Vanuatu government.

Country

Overview

  • Continent: Oceania
  • Capital: Port Vila
  • Official Language: English French
  • Population: 270,402
  • Total Area: 12,189km2
  • GDP: $775 Million
  • Visa-Free Countries: 124+
  • Passport Rank: 33rd
  • Currency: Vanuatu Vatu
Vanuatu Requirements

The key requirements of Vanuatu

Vanuatu offers a streamlined route to citizenship-by-investment with no physical residency required and an attractive offering for investors seeking visa-free travel to the European Union, United Kingdom, Russia, Singapore, etc. The Vanuatu Development Support Program (DSP) was created by the Government of Vanuatu in 2017. The Objective of the Plan is to facilitate and attract overseas investors. Vanuatu has passed and enacted all necessary legislation and regulations. The contribution starts from$130,000 to the Vanuatu Development Support Program (DSP) fund.

Program- 1

Contribution to the Development Support Program Fund (DSP)

Contribution is non-refundable 

Single Applicant: USD 130,000

Applicant and Spouse: USD 150,000

Applicant, Spouse and two children: USD 165,000

Vanuatu Citizenship Advantages

  • Fastest passport processing: acquire citizenship in 30-60 days
  • Visa-free access to 130 destinations, including the Schengen Area, UK, Hong Kong, and Singapore
  • Citizenship for a lifetime: transferable to future generations
  • Dual citizenship recognized
  • No minimum stay required

Eligibility Criteria

  • Should not possess a criminal history
  • Should be of at least 18 years
  • Qualify diligence check
  • Applicant should have made a stated economic contribution
  • Applicant must possess a valid passport

Process of Application with Ad Astra

Step 1 - Choose an Investment Option

Ad Astra pre-screens your passport copy for government pre-approval. To open your application, a down payment of the professional fees is required. After the payment, you will be notified of the response within 24-48 hours.

Step 2 - Documentation

Ad Astra’s professional team will assist you with the documents required with respect to the Government checklist.

Step 3 - Application Submission

After receiving the payment, Ad Astra will submit your citizenship application to the citizenship office.

Step 4 - Due Diligence Check by FIU

In collaboration with the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), the Screening Committee conducts a due diligence check and handovers the application to the Citizenship Commission for approval after criminal records verification.

Step 5 - Approval from the Prime Minister

Applications of the approved applicants are presented to the Prime Minister by the citizenship commission and the Prime Minister advises the President for granting Vanuatu citizenship to the respective applicants.

Step 6 - An Oath Allegiance Ceremony

After citizenship approval, biometrics registration and Oath Allegiance Ceremony are due that can be arranged in different ways as per the applicant.

Step 7 - Passport & Citizenship Approval

After the above processes, a citizenship certificate and passport of naturalization are issued. To complete the application, final payment of the professional fees is required.

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    Vanuatu Legal Basis

    Based on the Citizenship Act [CAP 112], the Vanuatu Citizenship Commission grants Citizenship to individuals under Vanuatu Development Support Program.