For anyone interested in obtaining a Vanuatu passport, the country offers a citizenship by investment programme which comes with a variety of benefits:
- Lifetime citizenship
- Dual citizenship
- Citizenship for family members, including spouses and children
- Ability to travel and visit 127 countries in the world
- Possibility to open accounts in international banks
- Fast application process – from 45 days
- Country is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations
- Vanuatu passports rated 45th in the world
- Zero residency requirements
The Process of Obtaining Vanuatu Passport
Fortunately, the process of obtaining Vanuatu Passport is fairly simple. By following these simple steps, you’ll have your second passport in no time:
- Reach out one of our agents specializing in Vanuatu citizenship and formally apply by submitting a stack of required forms, including a copy of your current passport and a police certificate. Additionally, you will have to pay any required processing fees at this point.
- You will undergo a criminal background check by Vanuatu Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) and sign a written agreement allowing the Vanuatu Citizenship Commission to process the application you submitted. More monetary contributions and fees will also be collected.
- In the next step, the Vanuatu Citizenship Commission will do its due diligence by checking and verifying everything you submitted. Afterward, a letter of approval will be issued.
- At this stage you will be given a naturalization certificate. The final chunk of contributions and fees will be collected.
- At the end of the process, you will be given your Vanuatu passport, along with a Certificate of Citizenship.
We recommend having all required paperwork in line in order not to experience any delays, including all the forms and documentation you will have to submit at different stages of the process.
Some of these forms include:
- Application forms
- Copy of existing identity card or passport
- Copy of birth and marriage certificates
- Police clearance forms
- Education transcripts
- Health forms
- Passport photo
- Proof of net worth
- Bank reference letter
- Personal profile
Important: The Citizenship Commission may defer or reject your application if you fail to provide all required and valid documents or information or to satisfy some specific requirement.
To see a full list of the Vanuatu passport applicant documents required follow this link.
Vanuatu Passport Fees and Cost
| Fees | Single Applicant | Married Couple | Family of Three | Family of Four | Additional Family Members |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government Minimum Selling Price | $130,000 | $150,000 | $165,000 | $180,000 | $10,000 |
| FIU Due Diligence Fee | $5000 | $5000 | $5000 | $5000 | $5000 |
| Application and Certificate Fee | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 |
| Administration Fee | $200 | $400 | $600 | $800 | $200 |
| Total | $135,450 | $155,650 | $170,850 | $186,050 | $15,450 |
Vanuatu Passport Visa Free / Visa on Arrival Countries
| Africa | Africa | Africa |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | Lesotho | Somalia* |
| Burundi | Madagascar* | Swaziland |
| Cape Verde* | Malawi* | Tanzania* |
| Comoros* | Mali* | Togo* |
| Djibouti* | Mauritania* | Uganda* |
| Egypt* | Mauritius* | Zambia |
| Gambia* | Mozambique* | Zimbabwe |
| Guinea – Bissau* | St. Helena | |
| Kenya | Seychelles* |
| Europe | Europe | Europe |
|---|---|---|
| Albania | Greece | Norway |
| Andorra | Kosovo | Poland |
| Austria | Hungary | Portugal |
| Belgium | Iceland | Romania |
| Bulgaria | Ireland | Russia |
| Croatia | Italy | Slovakia |
| Cyprus | Latvia | Slovenia |
| Czech Republic | Liechtenstein | South Ossetia |
| Denmark | Lithuania | Spain |
| Estonia | Luxembourg | Sweden |
| Finland | Macedonia | Switzerland |
| France | Malta | United Kingdom |
| Germany | Monaco | |
| Gibraltar | Netherlands |
| Middle East/Asia | Middle East/Asia | Middle East/Asia |
|---|---|---|
| Armenia* | Laos* | Singapore |
| Bangladesh* | Lebanon* | South Korea (Jeju Island only) |
| Cambodia* | Macao SAR* | Timor-Leste* |
| Hong Kong SAR | Malaysia | Thailand |
| Iran* | Maldives | United Arab Emirates |
| Israel | Nepal* | |
| Jordan* | Philippines |
| Oceania | Oceania | Oceania |
|---|---|---|
| Cook Islands | Nauru* | Solomon Islands* |
| Fiji | Niue | Tuvalu* |
| Federated States of Micronesia | Palau* | Tonga* |
| Kiribati | Papua New Guinea* | |
| Marshall Islands* | Samoa* |
| Americas | Americas | Americas |
|---|---|---|
| Anguilla | Dominican Republic* | Nicaragua* |
| Antigua & Barbuda | Ecuador | Panama |
| Bahamas | El Salvador* | Peru |
| Barbados | Grenada | Saint Kitts and Nevis |
| Belize | Guatemala | Saint Lucia |
| Bermuda | Guyana* | St Vincent and the Grenadines |
| Bolivia* | Haiti | Trinidad and Tobago |
| British Virgin Islands | Honduras | Turks and Caicos Islands |
| Cayman Islands | Jamaica | |
| Costa Rica | Montserrat |
*Since the visa requirements of each country are subject to change from time to time, tourists holding Vanuatu passports are required to check the visa requirements of the respective countries prior to departure. Tourists are also required to understand and observe the regulations and restrictions for entering and staying in the respective countries.
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Vanuatu Passport FAQs
How can I obtain a Vanuatu Passport?
Vanuatu Passport can be obtained through a contribution to the government of $130,000 for a single applicant and $180,000 for a family of four.
How long it will take to obtain my Vanuatu Passport via Vanuatu Development Support Programme (DSP)?
Typically it takes 30-45 days to complete the process and receive your passport if all requirements are fulfilled.
Do I need to reside in Vanuatu in order to obtain Vanuatu Passport?
There are no minimum stay requirements. An investor does not need to reside in the country in order to obtain a passport.
Does Vanuatu allow dual citizenship?
Yes, Vanuatu does allow dual citizenship and will never ask the applicants to give up their existing citizenship.
How logs is the Vanuatu Passport valid for?
Vanuatu passport is valid for 5 years from the date of issuance.
Do I need to submit biometrical data?
Yes, the main applicant and all family members who take part of the programme will need to submit photos and fingerprints.
If I obtain Vanuatu Passport , will this information will be publicly available?
No, the information about citizens who obtained a passport by investment is not made public to third parties and the entire process is confidential.
What are my benefits having Vanuatu Passport as second passport?
Vanuatu have 127 agreements for visa-free travel. The holder of Vanuatu Passport can freely travel to the EU member states, as well as the UK, Singapore and Hong Kong.
In addition it gives the opportunity to quickly apply for a USA tourist visa. Citizens of Vanuatu are issued B1/B2 visas for 10 years and the processing takes only a few days.
An last but not least the Citizens of Vanuatu receive all the benefits of the Commonwealth of Nations.