Vanuatu

At a glance

Program

Development Support Program (DSP)

Minimum donation

Approximately USD 130,000 (single applicant)

Family (4 people)

From approximately USD 180,000

Processing time

Approximately 1-2 months (the fastest program)

Visa-free travel

Approximately 90 countries (excluding Schengen and the UK)

Residence / language requirement

None

The Fastest Program, With a Caveat

Vanuatu is the world's fastest citizenship-by-investment program, concluding in about 1-2 months, and its entry cost is low. However, due to due diligence concerns, the European Union fully suspended visa-free travel for Vanuatu citizens in 2024, and the UK also removed its visa exemption in 2023. As a result, the passport's value for travel to Europe has diminished significantly.

Tax and Privacy Advantage

Vanuatu is a jurisdiction that does not tax income, capital gains, wealth, or inheritance. This makes the program attractive for international tax planning and asset structuring. Still, your tax liability depends mainly on the country where you are actually resident.

Process and Due Diligence

The process is carried out entirely remotely; no travel to the country is required. Following the concerns raised by the EU and the UK, due diligence processes have been tightened; a clean criminal record and a transparent source of funds are more important than ever. The program's speed remains its greatest advantage for those with an urgent need.

Benefits

• The world's fastest citizenship process (approximately 1-2 months).
• No residence, visit, or language requirement; the process is completed entirely remotely.
• No income, capital gains, wealth, or inheritance tax in Vanuatu.
• Dual citizenship is allowed.
• Low entry cost compared to other programs.

Requirements

• Be over 18 with a clean criminal record.
• Make a donation to the Development Support Program (DSP).
• Documentation of a legal source of funds.
• Pass due diligence checks.

Costs

DSP donation (single applicant)

Approximately USD 130,000

DSP donation (family of 4)

From approximately USD 180,000

Due diligence and government fees

Applied additionally

Advisory fee

Based on family size

Process

1. 01

   Preliminary assessment

   Eligibility check and identification of goals.

2. 02

   Document preparation

   Preparation of the application file and source-of-funds documents.

3. 03

   Application and due diligence

   Official application and government review process.

4. 04

   Donation and passport

   Completion of the donation after approval and rapid receipt of the passport.

FAQ

Can I travel to Europe visa-free with a Vanuatu passport?

No. The European Union suspended visa-free travel in 2024, and the UK removed its visa exemption in 2023. A visa is now required for these countries.

Is the process really 1-2 months?

Yes. Vanuatu is the world's fastest citizenship-by-investment program, concluding in about 1-2 months.

Do I need to be a resident?

No. There is no residence, visit, or language requirement; the process is completed entirely remotely.

Do I pay tax in Vanuatu?

Vanuatu does not levy income, capital gains, wealth, or inheritance tax. Your tax liability depends mainly on your country of residence.

Is the donation refundable?

No. The DSP donation is non-refundable.

Who is Vanuatu suitable for?

It is suitable for those seeking speed, low cost, and tax advantages, for whom travel to Europe is not the primary goal, and who need an urgent second passport.