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🇻🇺 Vanuatu

Vanuatu Citizenship: requirements and how to apply

Direct economic citizenship program granting full citizenship and passport in 30 to 60 days.

Official Vanuatu citizenship page

Vanuatu Development Support Program (DSP / CIIP)

Direct economic citizenship program granting full citizenship and passport in 30 to 60 days.

Typical duration
Lifelong citizenship
Path to permanent residency
Direct citizenship grant

Main requirements

  • Contribution from $130,000 USD (individual)
  • Clean police certificate
  • FIU verification

Official page

Documents usually needed for Vanuatu

  • Proof of financial solvency and clean international criminal record check (FIU clearance)
  • Government non-refundable contribution for Development Support Program (DSP) (~$130,000 USD)
  • Submission via accredited Designated Agent of the Vanuatu Citizenship Commission
  • Passport valid for at least 6 months and a compliant photo (make yours here)

Application steps

  1. 1

    FIU Due Diligence Clearance

    Submit passport copy and police certificate for Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) background check.

    48 - 72 hours

  2. 2

    Commission Approval & Investment Transfer

    Receive Citizenship Commission approval in principle and complete designated financial contribution.

    2 - 3 weeks

  3. 3

    Oath Ceremony & Passport Issuance

    Take the Oath of Allegiance (in Vanuatu or via video/consular representation) and collect biometric passport.

    1 - 2 weeks

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For advice on your own case, use a licensed immigration lawyer or adviser. Always check they are registered before you pay anyone. Imiatlas does not refer or review cases.

Look for a lawyer registered with the national bar association or law society in Vanuatu. The official immigration website explains any rules on who may represent applicants.

Vanuatu Department of Immigration and Passport Services & Citizenship Commission

General information to help you research, not legal advice. Rules change often: always confirm with Vanuatu Department of Immigration and Passport Services & Citizenship Commission on the official website before applying.