Applicants must make a contribution to Vanuatu’s Government approved fund. The amounts are:

• $180,000 Families of four
• $25,000 per additional applicants

$50,000 of the above mention figure is invested into shares of an approved fund. These shares are redeemable after five year, meaning the investor is technically only donating $80,000 + fees.

Additional government, professional and due diligence fees apply in all cases, for a personalised quotation, please contact us.

La Vida’s consultants will advise you on which programme will be best suited to your needs. Once you have decided on Vanuatu you can apply through La Vida’s house team of experts who will manage the full application for you from A to Z. The whole process can be completed remotely, no need to travel.

No. Vanuatu’s Citizenship by Investment programme has no minimum stay requirement. Once you become a citizen of Vanuatu you have the right to reside in the country for as long or little as you choose.

Vanuatu offers one of the quickest routes to gain Citizenship by Investment. Vanuatu’s Citizenship Unit take between 30-60 days to process a file once it has been submitted to them. Prior to this, it typically takes most applicants an average of 2-6 weeks to gather all the necessary documents to compile their file before submission. La Vida’s experts will assist all applicants with the entire process.

Several documents are required to apply for citizenship through investment in Vanuatu. The list may vary depending on your personal circumstances. La Vida’s in-house processing team will work closely with you and advise on exactly what will be required. Some of the most common documents required are:

• Passports and ID cards
• Birth certificates
• Marriage certificates
• Police Reports
• Proof of Address
• Proof of Funds / Bank Statements
• Employment records
• Education records

The main applicant can include the following family members:

• Spouse
• Dependent Children who are fully supported by the main applicant
• Dependent Children of any age who are physically or mentally challenged and fully supported by the main applicant
• Dependent Parents of the main applicant or spouse who are above 65 years of age and fully supported by the main applicant

You are not required to pay any income tax on your worldwide income in Vanuatu. There is also no capital gains, wealth, inheritance, or gift tax. You are only required to pay tax on any income derived in Vanuatu if you choose to reside there.

Yes, Vanuatu allow dual citizenship with all countries. It is worth checking with your current country if they also permit dual citizenship.

There is no requirement to visit Vanuatu to process your Citizenship by Investment application. The entire process can be completed remotely through La Vida. Once you are granted Vanuatu Citizenship you will need to take an Oath Swearing Ceremony which can be arranged in convenient locations around the world, including most major cities such as London, Hong Kong, Dubai, Bangkok, New York, Sydney etc. There is no minimum stay requirement once you become a citizen.

Once you have been granted citizenship in Vanuatu, this is for life. However, your Vanuatu passport has a validity period of ten years. All applicants will be required to renew their passports every ten years. The renewal fees are minimal, currently under $50 per person.

No. Vanuatu’s Citizenship by Investment programme does not require any applicants to undergo a language test.

All applicants are required to undergo and provide evidence of a full medical check, certified by a registered doctor as part of the application process for Vanuatu. Even if the medical report states the applicant has an existing health condition, it is still possible to apply in most cases. Please contact us for specific circumstances and we can clarify based on your personal situation.

Applicants must be legally married if wanting to apply together under one family application. Unfortunately, same-sex marriage is not yet legally recognised in Vanuatu. In this circumstance, the best solution is for the two individuals to apply as single applicants separately.

Alternatively, if you wish to apply with your partner, then you could consider one of the European golden visa programs where same-sex marriage and unmarried couples are eligible to apply together.

Other than making the required investment applicants will need to pass the Vanuatu government Due Diligence and Anti Money Laundering requirements. The DD and AML tests are extensive and fees are payable on application. However before committing La Vida can provide an initial and free assessment on your likelihood of success for the Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment program through our own due diligence pre-screening. In addition to our own tests this uses the two most prominent commercially available products available to scan for potential issues and adverse media. Please Contact us advisors if you would like your free assessment before proceeding.