Vanuatu

About Country-

Vanuatu is an island nation in the South Pacific which offers a streamlined route to citizenship-by-investment. With no physical residency required, Vanuatu citizenship is an attractive offering for investors seeking visa-free travel to the European Union, United Kingdom and many other popular destinations.

About the Programme-

Vanuatu offers two streams towards citizenship: a donation to the government and the Real Estate Option Program. The donation required is currently set at $80,000 for an individual applicant, or $130,000 for a family of four. There is no minimum physical presence requirement in order to maintain citizenship. The Real Estate Option Program allows foreign investors to sell houses, condominiums, apartments, but not vacant land. There is no unlimited free hold on the real estate, but the lease is reportedly for 75 years.

Benefits-

• Visa-free travel to 130 countries
• Including EU, UK & more
• No income or capital gains tax
• No minimum stay requirements
• No language test
• Peaceful, untouched environment
• Close to Australia & New Zealand
• Spouse and two children under 18 included
• English speaking
• Passport granted in as little as 60 days

Requirements-

Follow these simple steps to apply for Vanuatu citizenship

• Prepare all the necessary documents (passports, police clearance, health certificate etc) along with the nomination application
• Pay initial USD 5,000 application to start the due diligence process.
• File your application through authorized DSP agent
• Wait for 2 weeks to receive your approval in principle letter from Vanuatu Citizenship commission (VCC)
• Pay the full investment USD 130,000 or more depending on whether you apply as one person or family. Do not make the full investment if you dont receive approval from VCC
• Receive your Letter of approval for citizenship.
• Take an oath online or video conferencing
• Receive your citizenship certificate and passport at the nearest Vanuatu consulate.

Mobility-

A Vanuatuan passport gives visa-free access to over 129 countries worldwide including Schengen member states, the UK, Singapore and Hong Kong. Vanuatuan citizens benefit from fast track processing when travelling to Commonwealth countries such as Australia, Canada and New Zealand. Vanuatuan passport holders are permitted to stay up to 90 days within any 180-day period in a Schengen country and up to six months per annum in the United Kingdom. Vanuatu had visa-free or visa on arrival access to 130 countries and territories, ranking the Ni-Vanuatu passport 40th in terms of travel freedom.