Vanuatu, officially the Republic of Vanuatu, is an island country located in the South Pacific Ocean. The archipelago, of volcanic origin, is located in the east of Australia, southeast of the Solomon Islands, near the island of New Guinea. The official language of the Republic of Vanuatu is Bislamaca, English, French. The official currency is the Vanuatu vatur. Its total population is estimated at 308,000 according to 2020 data.
Vanuatu Citizenship Programme
Vanuatu launched its citizenship program in January 2017 along with the Development Support Program (DSP). Interest in the citizenship program, which has attracted great interest in a short time, is increasing day by day. For the Vanuatu citizenship program, it is sufficient for foreigners to pay the legal donation amount to the government. After the donation is completed, the citizenship process is completed in a very short time.
Benefits of Vanuatu Citizenship
- Visa-free travel/entry to over 130 countries including UK, Schengen, Russia, UAE, Thailand etc.
- Possibility to apply for an online visa or long-term visa for Australia
- No language requirements for residency or citizenship
Requirements for Vanuatu Citizenship
- Applicants must make a payment to the Vanuatu Government. The donation amount starts at $130,000.
- Be over 18 years old
- Have no criminal record
- Provide all required documents in English
- Medical Certificate
DONATION AMOUNT
- USD 130,000 for a single applicant
- USD 150,000 for a married couple
- USD 165,000 for a married couple and 1 child
- USD 180,000 for a married couple and 2 children
Citizenship Application Process
- Due Diligence Clearance in 14 days with all document and initial fees
- Payment of donation and remaining fees
- Apply for Citizenship
- Approval granted within 1-2 months
- Obtainnig Citizenship Announcement document
Tax Benefits Of Vanuatu
- No personal income and corporate tax
- No withholding and capital gains tax
- No estate, wealth and gift tax Locally applied VAT at 12.5%
- Possibility to change name, get a driving license, local address, register a company etc.