Vanuatu

The Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment program was launched in 2017 and is the only program in the South Pacific. Vanuatu citizenship by investment is a scheme that awards qualifying investors with passports, in exchange for an investment in the country’s economic prosperity. Also known as the Vanuatu Citizenship Development Support Program (DSP), it is the fastest route to alternative citizenship-by-investment acquisition.

The Citizenship by investment program in Vanuatu was introduced to support infrastructural development and promote economic growth in the region. An applicant can obtain second passport by contributing a non refundable investment in the country. The invested amount varies depending on the number of applicants. The minimum investment requirement is $130,000 for a single applicant or $180,000 for a family of four. To evidence that this requirement can be met, applicants must provide proof of funds no less than $250,000. 

• Single applicant –  $ 130,000  
•  Main Applicant +  Spouse - $ 150,000 
•  Main Applicant + Spouse + 1 Dependents  – $ 165,000 
•  Main Applicant + Spouse + 2 Dependents –  $ 180,000

 Additional requirements

• Applicants must provide proof of funds no less than $250000
• Applicants must have a clean criminal record
• The Vanuatu program is not open for nationals from Iran Iraq Syria North Korea or Yemen unless they have permanent residence outside those countries and have lived outside for more than 5 years.