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Vanuatu
citizenship by investment

45 to 60 days from filing to passport — and you never need to visit the country, not even for the oath, which is taken by video call. The main contribution is only payable after preliminary approval, not upfront.

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Contribution from
$130,000
Time to status
45–60 days
Stay requirement
not required, no visit ever needed
Visa-free countries
95

The contribution is not paid upfront

The only payment at filing is the due diligence fee. The main Development Support Program contribution only becomes payable after preliminary approval — reducing the applicant’s risk at the riskiest stage.

PAYMENT STAGE
AMOUNT
WHAT TO KNOW
Due diligence at filing
AMOUNT$5,500
The only non-refundable payment at the start of the process.
DSP contribution after approval-in-principle
AMOUNTfrom $130,000
Payable only after preliminary approval — not before.

What the full cost consists of

The structure is transparent and staged — money changes hands only after each confirmed step, not as one upfront sum.

COST ITEM
RATE
APPLIES TO
Due diligence
RATE$5,500
per application, at filing
DSP contribution
RATEfrom $130,000
per applicant, after approval
Legal representation
RATEmarket rate
per family

How the process runs

01
Filing and due diligence
$5,500 is paid — the only upfront payment. FIU and security screening runs weeks 4–7.
02
Commission approval-in-principle
The main contribution becomes payable at this exact stage — week 8.
03
Oath of allegiance
Can be taken remotely, by video call — no in-person visit needed.
04
Citizenship certificate issuance
After payment and the oath are confirmed.
05
Passport issuance
Weeks 9–10 — the final passport is ready and sent to the applicant.

A good fit if

You want a second passport as fast as possible — 45–60 days is among the shortest in the world.
You do not want to pay money upfront — the main contribution is only due after preliminary approval.
You are comfortable that no visit to the country is ever required, including for the oath.
Simplicity matters: no mandatory in-person visits or interviews.

A poor fit if

You need broad visa-free access, including Schengen directly — Vanuatu grants 95 countries, fewer than some Caribbean equivalents.
Your source of funds is hard to document — due diligence is thorough regardless of the speed.
You need a path to living in another country — Vanuatu citizenship does not grant EU or US residence.
Your budget caps out below $140,000 once due diligence is included.

Who runs this programme

Your request goes to two or three firms from this list. You see exactly which ones before it is sent, and you can exclude any of them.

Henley & Partners
Лондон, Великобритания · since 1997
The largest advisory firm in the industry — over 70 offices worldwide; also advises governments on designing migration programmes.
NTL Trust
Карибский регион (офисы в Латинской Америке, Европе, на Ближнем Востоке и в Азии) · since 1994
30+ years in citizenship and residence by investment, officially accredited by several Caribbean governments; also trust and corporate services.
Arton Capital
Монреаль, Канада · since 2006
Global financial advisory firm specialising in residence and citizenship by investment.
Astons
Дубай, ОАЭ (основана в Лондоне) · since 1989
One of the oldest firms in the market, over 9,000 clients from 100+ countries; Golden Visa, citizenship and RBI worldwide.
CS Global Partners
Лондон (Мэйфэр), Великобритания · since 2012
Holds an official government mandate to promote the citizenship-by-investment programmes of St Kitts & Nevis, Dominica, and Saint Lucia.
Savory & Partners
Дубай, ОАЭ · since 2009
Over 70 specialists across 8 offices on three continents, 20+ jurisdictions, over 11,000 clients.

This is an independent list of firms in the market, not our partners — we do not forward requests to them or receive payment for referrals. Contact them directly via the link.

Frequent questions

Is it true the contribution is not paid upfront?

Yes, only $5,500 for due diligence is paid at filing. The main $130,000+ contribution only becomes payable once the commission grants preliminary approval — reducing the risk of losing a large sum early.

Do you need to visit Vanuatu?

No, not once throughout the process — including the oath of allegiance, which can be done by video call. That is rare even among the fastest citizenship-by-investment programmes.

How long does it really take?

45–60 days for straightforward cases from a complete filing to passport in hand — among the shortest timelines of any citizenship programme in the world.

What if due diligence turns up an issue?

The $5,500 is not refunded in any case — it pays for the check itself, not a deposit on a positive outcome.

Who can be included in the application?

A spouse and minor children — the total contribution grows with family size, the exact figure depends on the number of applicants.

Why is the visa-free access smaller than Caribbean programmes?

A Vanuatu passport grants access to 95 countries — fewer than top Caribbean programmes (145–156), but still substantial for a programme this fast and this priced.

Sources

Vanuatu Passport Office — official DSP programme page↗Global Citizen Solutions — detailed breakdown of the payment structure and timeline↗

Figures are for reference only. Verified against official sources on 26 August 2026. A precise quote is issued by the appointed firm after document review. This material is not legal advice, a public offer or investment advice.