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Vanuatu Citizenship
The fastest way to get a second passport and travel to 95 countries visa-free
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The Vanuatu citizenship by investment program was launched in 2017. The terms for participation in the program are regulated by Chapter 112 of the Citizenship Law and Vanuatu government order No. 215.
To obtain citizenship by investment, the applicants make a non-refundable contribution to the government fund. The minimum investment amount is $130,000.
The investor can also include their spouse, children and parents in the citizenship application.
Applicants for Vanuatu citizenship by investment don’t need to take language proficiency tests or history exams, live in Vanuatu or even visit the country.
The Vanuatu citizenship by investment program is the fastest in the world. It takes a minimum of 1 month to get a passport, and the entire procedure is remote.
Benefits of Vanuatu citizenship
The visa holders can hold business meetings, travel around the country, get medical treatment and enrol to study in courses that do not lead to a diploma or degree.
The company and its shareholders don’t pay taxes on corporate profits, personal income, capital gains, inheritance, or donations. Instead, there is a flat annual fee of $300. The beneficial tax regime is valid for 20 years.
Who can get Vanuatu citizenship
- Over 18 years old
- No criminal record or prosecution
- No serious illnesses
- Capable of confirming the legality of the income
- Available bank account balance of $250,000
- Financially dependent on the investor
- Full-time students at a university
Expenses for obtaining Vanuatu citizenship
The contribution is not refundable and does not bring income.
Investor
Investor
Family of 3
Family of 4 or more people
Contribution to the fund
$130,000
$150,000
$165,000
$180,000
$15,000 for each family member, starting
from the fifth
Due Diligence
$5,000
$5,000
$5,000
$5,000
Other fees
$129
$215
$301
$385+
Step-by-step procedure for obtaining Vanuatu citizenship
A certified Compliance Anti Money Laundering Officer checks the applicant’s documents and searches for information on the applicant in international databases.
The check reduces the risk of the applicant’s citizenship application being rejected. If there are any risks, we detect them in time, and our lawyers propose a solution.
The check is confidential: only you and the lawyers assigned to your application will be informed of the results. You only need a passport to pass the check.
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The applicant and Mckhavens consulting’s lawyers prepare documents for Due Diligence at the country’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU). Applicants usually provide a passport, police clearance certificate and a CV — a brief description of the applicant’s life and career.
When the agreed investment amount is received, the Citizenship Commission issues a naturalisation certificate and submits a request for a passport to the passport office.
The applicant then takes an oath of allegiance. It can be done in two ways: by flying to Vanuatu or inviting a Commissioner for Oaths and a migration officer to a place convenient for the investor.
The investor and their spouse take the oath of allegiance.
Mckhavens consulting’s lawyers send the documents to the citizenship program’s agent in Vanuatu, who submits them to the FIU. The unit conducts the initial Due Diligence for the investor and their family members.
The official deadline is 1 week, but the check is usually completed in
3—4 days.
After the FIU’s approval, Mckhavens consulting’s lawyers begin to prepare the remaining documents for participation in the program. The investor provides their personal and financial records, and the lawyers make certified copies and fill out the necessary forms.
The investor transfers 25% of the investment under the CBI program. The lawyers send the completed application and the relevant documents to Vanuatu.
The Screening Committee and the Citizenship Commission review the investor’s documents. Processing takes up to 2 weeks.
The Citizenship Commission sends a notice of approval on the application. The investor fulfils the investment condition by paying the remaining 75% of their contribution. The payment must be made within 90 days.
Answers to frequently asked questions
No, you can’t. Only an official program representative can apply on the investor’s behalf.
The representative sends the investor’s documents to the program’s agent in Vanuatu, who submits them for consideration to the FIU, the Selection Committee and the Citizenship Commission.
No, we can’t. The program’s representative cannot guarantee that the investor will receive citizenship or complete the process in 1 month. If you are promised a passport within a month, you probably deal with scammers.
Mckhavens consulting conducts a preliminary Due Diligence check. It takes one day and reduces the risk of the citizenship application being rejected to 1%. It also helps compile a complete list of the required documents to minimize the number of additional requests from the Citizenship Commission. Such an approach speeds up the process of obtaining citizenship.
Investors contribute to the Vanuatu government fund to get citizenship. If the investor is granted citizenship, the initial investment will not be returned.
The investor transfers 25% of the investment amount before the government considers the application. If the citizenship application is rejected, this amount is returned to the investor.
No, you don’t have to visit Vanuatu. The application process is remote, and the oath of allegiance takes place in a country of your choice.
Yes, you can. It costs $45,000 for a spouse to be added to the program and $15,000 for a child or parent. The sum includes government and Due Diligence fees.
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Matthew Oke Havens
Senior Consultant & Partner (Africa)