Vanuatu

Citizenship By Investment

Vanuatu launched its citizenship program in January 2017 along with the Development Support Program (DSP).

The DSP was enacted by the Vanuatu Government under the Citizenship Act (CAP 112) with the powers conferred on the Prime Minister by Section 20 of the Citizenship Act (112) Order No.215 of 2016.Vanuatu has the only Citizenship by Investment Program in the Asia-Pacific.

How does it benefit you?

  1. 1 Vanuatu provides travel to several countries, including the UK, Schengen Zone, Hong Kong, Singapore, Russia & an e-visa to Australia and New Zealand.
  2. 2 No restrictions on dual citizenship. No minimum stay requirement.
  3. 3 Spouses, children, and dependent parents can be included in a single application.
  4. 4 Vanuatu has no income tax, wealth tax, capital gains tax, or inheritance tax.
  5. 5 Well positioned geographically for individuals looking to do business in the South Pacific.
  6. 6 It is the quickest way to secure Citizenship in the world today, and most applicants receive Citizenship approval within 45-60 days from the date of submission.

Eligibility Criteria

Must Have

  • Clean Criminal Record
  • Valid Passport (with a minimum validity of six months)
  • National Identity documents from Country of Birth or Country of Residence
  • Birth Certificates
  • Additional Documentation including CVs, Education, and Work History
  • Valid Proof of Address

For Family

  • Vanuatu allows applicants to include their close family members as dependents on their Citizenship application. All family members receive their Citizenship Certificates and Passports together.

Eligible Dependents

  • A spouse of the primary applicant
  • A child of the primary applicant or spouse that is younger than 25 years of age
  • A child of the primary applicant or spouse, fully supported by his or her parents, that is between 18 and 30 years of age
  • A child of the primary applicant or spouse, fully supported by his or her parents, that is between 18 and 30 years of age
  • Parents or grandparents of the primary applicant or spouse, living with and fully supported by the primary applicant, that are above the age of 50
  • Children above the age of 30 and siblings cannot be included as dependents.
  • Citizenship can also be passed on to future generations

Restrictions

  • All Nationalities are eligible to apply for Citizenship in Vanuatu except Citizens of Afghanistan, Iran*, Iraq*, North Korea*, Somalia, Syria*, and Yemen* *Citizens of these countries can apply if they have lived out of their home country for a period of five years

Process and Timeline

  1. Sign a Client Engagement Contract with Burkton Capital. Burkton Capital’s Processing Department will work with you to collect all required documentation, prepare your applications and obtain your signature(s).
  2. Transfer Government Due Diligence and Legal Management payments. Vancis Global will submit your application to FIU for approval.
  3. FIU will respond with it’s findings and approval in 5-10 working days (varies depending on volume of applications at the FIU)
  4. Once approval is received, transfer the Government Donation. Approval is received in 45 – 60 working days. Complete the Oath Ceremony.
  5. Citizenship Certificates and Passports issued immediately after Oath Ceremony is completed.
  6. Collect your Passports at our offices in Dubai, Istanbul or Port Vila, or choose to have them couriered to your registered address.