Application Process

Who can get
Vanuatu citizenship?

Investor

Over 18
No criminal records, prosecutions, or ongoing proceedings
No serious illnesses
Capable of confirming the legality of the income
Available bank account balance of $250,000+

Spouse

The investor’s legally married spouse can be included in the citizenship application. No separate investment is required. The spouse must:

Be in good health
Have no criminal record or ongoing legal proceedings
Be legally married to the main applicant

Children under 18

Dependent children under 18 can be included in the application. They must:

Be the biological or legally adopted child of the main applicant
Be in good health
Have no criminal record

Children aged 18 to 25

Financially dependent on or residing with the investor
Full-time students at a university

Parents over 50

Financially dependent on and residing with the investor

Vanuatu Citizenship Fees

Vanuatu citizenship starts at only $100,000 plus fees. Additional family members can be included for an additional cost.

Single Applicant – $100,000 + fees

Married Couple – $110,000 + fees

Married Couple with 1 child – $120,000 + fees

Married Couple with 2 children – $130,000 + fees

Aerial view of beautiful beach and sea with coconut palm tree on blue sky in the paradise island

Sequence of application process

How to apply for Vanuatu citizenship. Application processes especially when dealing with bureaucratic and legal processes are usually difficult to understand. We try to explain the application process for the Vanuatun Citizenship by Investment Program as simply as possible. During the entire application process, our experienced consultants will be happy to help and advise you at any time. The Vanuatu Citizenship Program is open to apply for all interested applicants. Even stateless persons can participate in this program. The application process is divided into the following five points.We make obtaining Vanuatu Citizenship simple, fast, and secure—guiding you step-by-step from pre-screening to passport delivery

Step 1: Document Submission and Processing Fee

Principal applicant must provide a clear copy of his/ her passport and a non-refundable processing fee of 5.000 US$ as a Single or 10.000 US$ for family. The background check may take up to 3 working days. Ensure that your personal asset statement is over USD250,000 and send a copy (in case of a family application, each family member who is 12 years old and above, should submit their passport copy).

Step 2: Background Check and Application Agreement

Relevant government authorities issue a written report after the background checks are completed. At this stage, the applicant will enter into a written agreement with the Citizenship Commission's designated agent to begin the processing of the application. The applicant fills and sign all application forms and provides all documents.

Step 3: Approval Confirmation and Payment Processing

A letter is issued by the Citizenship Commission to the applicant confirming the application as APPROVED and COMPLETED. The payment made to designed Agent from the Government in USD Account.

Step 4: Issuance of Naturalization Certificate

The Naturalization certificate is issued by the Citizenship Commission. The Applicant will receive a soft copy of the Citizenship Certificate.

Step 5: Oath Ceremony and Issuance of Citizenship Certificate and Passport

The Citizenship Commission issues the Certificate of Citizenship and the passport. Applicant takes their Oath. This will be commissioned by the Commissioner of Oath from the Vanuatu Government. In this ceremony the new Citizen receives their Certificate of Vanuatu Citizenship as well as their new Vanuatu Passport.

Requirements for Vanuatu citizenship application

Vanuatu Citizenship Requirements. A complete list of required documents for Vanuatu citizenship by investment program is listed here for you.

Requirements for principal applicant

Nomination Form
Valid Passport (certified copy)
Identity Card (certified copy)
Police certificate from state of origin
Birth certificate
Vanuatu Citizenship Commission Due Diligence Check
Personal Profile (include education and employment history)
Medical Certificate
6 x colour photos (40mm x 50mm)
Asset report
One of the following: Employment certification, Bank Reference/Professional Reference, Academic certification

Requirements for spouse

Nomination Form
Valid Passport (certified copy)
Identity Card (certified copy)
Police certificate from state of origin
Vanuatu Citizenship Commission Due Diligence Check
Birth certificate
Marriage certificate (notarized copy)
Medical Certificate
6 x colour photos (40mm x 50mm)

Requirements for children or other dependents

Nomination Form
Valid Passport (certified copy)
Identity Card (certified copy)
Police certificate from state of origin
Birth certificate
Vanuatu Citizenship Commission Due Diligence Check
Certification of birth (notarized copy)
Medical Certificate
6 x colour photos (40mm x 50mm)

Application Process

Who can get
Vanuatu citizenship?