A Fast and Flexible Route to a Pacific Passport
Vanuatu offers one of the world’s quickest and most accessible citizenship-by-investment (CBI) programs, making it a top choice for individuals seeking global mobility, tax efficiency, and family inclusion. With no residency requirements and full remote application, it’s tailored for busy high-net-worth individuals.
🧾 Investment Options & Costs
1. Development Support Program (DSP)
- Single applicant: USD 130,000
- Couple: USD 150,000
- Family (with 2 children): USD 180,000
- Additional dependents: USD 10 – 25,000 each
- Fees:
- Due diligence: USD 5,000–5,500
- Passport: USD 250–800 depending on family size
This is the most popular and fastest route—citizenship typically granted within 1–2 months
2. Capital Investment Immigration Plan (CIIP) / Cocoa Sustainable Fund
- Flat rate: USD 150–165,000 for up to four family members
- Includes a USD 50,000 semi-refundable investment in the cocoa fund (redeemable after 4–5 years)
3. Real Estate Option (REO)
- Minimum investment: USD 200,000 in government-approved developments
- Includes all associated fees and due diligence
🌟 Main Advantages
- Rapid Processing: Citizenship and passport issued in about 45–90 days, often under 60
- Zero Residency Requirement: No physical stay needed before or after naturalization
- Family Coverage: Includes spouse, children under 25, and parents over 50
- Tax-Free Status: No personal income, wealth, inheritance, or capital gains tax
- Dual Citizenship Permitted: No need to renounce existing nationality
- Global Mobility: Vanuatu passport offers visa-free/visa-on-arrival access to over 110 countries—including Singapore, Hong Kong, and Russia
⚠️ Recent Developments & Considerations
- Schengen & EU Access Under Review: The EU suspended visa-free access in 2022 over due diligence concerns, with full suspension through early 2025 . Momentum continues to improve screening processes, but EU access remains restricted for now.
- Security Measures: Vanuatu has revoked some CBI passports due to compliance lapses
🔍 Who Should Consider Vanuatu CBI?
- Investors needing quick second-citizenship without relocation
- Individuals seeking tax planning and diversification
- Families wanting secure global mobility and inclusion for dependents
- Those desiring a Plan B for safety and flexibility in an unstable world
🤝 Why Choose SVESA?
SVESA provides turnkey support for your Vanuatu citizenship journey:
- Expert selection of the best investment route
- Full assistance with documentation, due diligence, and payments
- Coordination of virtual oath-taking and passport delivery
- Ongoing advisory for compliance, renewals, and global travel strategies
📞 Contact SVESA today to explore whether Vanuatu CBI is the right opportunity for you—and start your journey to a secure, flexible future.