Vanuatu, a South Pacific island nation, operates one of the fastest citizenship routes available. This page covers the two options we advise on: DSP citizenship by investment and an all-inclusive permanent residency (PR) — both handled entirely remotely, with no residency requirement and a favourable tax environment.
An official citizenship program established by the Government of Vanuatu: the applicant makes a one-time, non-refundable contribution to national development and, upon approval, is granted citizenship and a passport.
| Item | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| DSP contribution (due diligence, ID issuance and legal support included) | |
| Single applicant | $130,000 |
| Family of two | $150,000 |
| Family of three | $165,000 |
| Family of four | $180,000 |
| Five or more applicants | on request |
| Additional expenses | |
| Biometrics fee (per person) | $1,000 |
| Document translation to English (from) | $500 |
| Global passport delivery | $2,000 |
The contribution is one-time and non-refundable; tier amounts include due diligence, ID issuance and legal support. The contribution is payable only after government due diligence and issuance of an Approval in Principle (AIP), with the balance due within 90 days of the AIP. Biometrics can be collected in the UAE, Hong Kong or Vanuatu. Our service fee is quoted separately; the formal quotation and official decision prevail.
Approval in around 2 months from submission, with no interview, educational or language prerequisites.
No landing, and no language, education or business-experience requirement.
Spouse, children under 25 and parents aged 50 or over may be included; citizenship is granted for life and is inheritable.
Vanuatu recognises dual citizenship; applicants are not required to renounce their existing nationality.
An instant estimate based on the official DSP tiers (due diligence, ID issuance and legal support included). Indicative only; the formal quotation prevails.
Tier prices include due diligence, ID issuance and legal support; biometrics ($1,000 per person) and passport delivery ($2,000) are added. Excludes translation (from $500), notarisation, other third-party costs and our service fee.
Includes Asian hubs such as Singapore, Hong Kong and Malaysia, most Caribbean states, and several British and French overseas territories (for example the Cayman Islands and French Polynesia).
Since late 2024 the European Union has suspended visa-free Schengen access for Vanuatu passport holders; travel to the Schengen Area and the United Kingdom currently requires a visa obtained in advance. We disclose this position to every client and make no representations to the contrary.
No property purchase or substantial investment is required; a single all-inclusive price covers government and service fees. Approval in around 10 business days, 10-year validity and no minimum-stay requirement; after 10 years of residency status, holders become eligible for simplified citizenship. Official designation: Vanuatu Permanent Residency (PR Card), Subclass 132–135.
Unlike investor-residency products that require a property purchase of around $100,000, this channel requires no asset purchase; the all-inclusive price is the total cost.
The family package covers two adults and two children under 18; each additional child is $2,000.
Approval in around 10 business days with 10-year validity; no minimum number of days in Vanuatu is required to maintain the status.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| All-inclusive packages (government and service fees included) | |
| Single applicant | $8,000 |
| Family package (2 adults and 2 children under 18) | $12,000 |
| Each additional child under 18 | +$2,000 |
| Other family compositions | on request |
All-inclusive pricing covers government, administrative and our service fees; translation, notarisation and similar third-party costs (if any) are confirmed in the formal quotation. These are our channel figures; visa term, renewal arrangements and the final outcome follow the official decision.
Select a package and add extra children as needed. Indicative only; the formal quotation prevails.
All-inclusive: government, administrative and service fees included. Other family compositions on request.
ID scan; passport scan (at least 6 months' validity); white-background photo; police clearance certificate with notarised English translation; health certificate.
Evidence of assets of USD 350,000 or equivalent.
Notarised marriage certificate.
Notarised birth certificate.
With PR, and subject to the Chinese Ministry of Education's rules for overseas-Chinese candidates (including actual-residence requirements for student and parent), children may use the dedicated overseas-Chinese examination route or apply to international schools in China. Conditions are detailed; the admission policy in force applies.
Vanuatu levies no personal income tax, capital gains tax or estate tax, offering a low-tax overseas base (see the tax environment section below).
With a Vanuatu tax number and proof of address, overseas bank and brokerage accounts can be opened and offshore companies established for international asset allocation and business expansion.
Vanuatu is widely regarded as a tax-friendly jurisdiction suited to international asset and succession planning.
Document, passport and visa services for Vanuatu citizens; most can be arranged whether or not the applicant is in Vanuatu.
| Service |
|---|
| Documents and registration |
| Birth registration and ID card |
| Driver's licence (applicant in Vanuatu) |
| Driver's licence (applicant not in Vanuatu) |
| Police clearance certificate (shipped separately; postage extra) |
| Certificate of single status (postage extra) |
| Apostille (postage extra) |
| PR card certification (shipped separately; postage extra) |
| Passport services |
| Passport renewal (on expiry; the old passport must be returned) |
| Passport replacement (lost or damaged) |
| Third-country visa assistance |
| Japan, France and other visas (applicant in Vanuatu) |
| Japan, France and other visas (applicant not in Vanuatu) |
'In / not in Vanuatu' refers to whether the applicant is physically present in Vanuatu at the time of processing. Passport renewal excludes the birth certificate, fingerprinting and postage; if the old passport is not returned, the case is processed as a lost-passport replacement. Replacement excludes the birth certificate and fingerprinting. Please contact us for pricing; services may be combined.
The fees and rules on this page are based on the following official publications. Where they differ, the official source prevails; we re-check them at every update (last reviewed 2026-10-06).
No. The application is handled entirely remotely and there is no residency requirement after approval. Only biometric enrolment is required at the final stage, and it can be completed in the UAE, Hong Kong or Vanuatu (see the next question).
Yes. Biometric enrolment must be completed before the passport is issued. It can currently be done in the UAE, Hong Kong or Vanuatu, at a fee of $1,000 per person. We arrange the most convenient location for the applicant.
Vanuatu recognises dual citizenship. Whether the existing nationality can be retained depends on the law of the applicant's home country and should be confirmed in advance.
Yes. The spouse, children under 25 and parents aged 50 or over may be included. The contribution is tiered by family size: $150,000 for two, $165,000 for three and $180,000 for four; see the fee table and calculator above.
Currently no. The European Union suspended Schengen visa-free access in late 2024, so a visa is required for travel to Europe. We report the current mobility position accurately and do not overstate it.
A single applicant contributes $130,000, which includes due diligence, ID issuance and legal support; with biometrics ($1,000 per person) and passport delivery ($2,000) the total is approximately $133,000. A family of two is $150,000, three $165,000 and four $180,000. Translation (from $500), notarisation, other third-party costs and our service fee are additional; the formal quotation and official decision prevail.
Permanent residency is a residence status without a passport: all-inclusive from $8,000, approved in around 10 business days, valid for 10 years, with no property purchase or investment and no minimum-stay requirement. Citizenship confers nationality and a passport: contribution from $130,000, approved in around 2 months. They may be pursued separately or in sequence depending on your objectives; we can assist with the comparison.
Vanuatu levies no personal income tax, corporate income tax, capital gains tax or inheritance tax and has been regarded as a tax-friendly jurisdiction since 1971. Vanuatu tax residency requires 183 days of presence per year; the actual tax outcome depends on the rules of your home country and personal circumstances, so please plan with a qualified tax adviser.
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