Vanuatu offers the fastest citizenship-by-investment route worldwide — from USD 130,000 with approval often in 1–2 months. Note: it does not provide visa-free access to the EU Schengen Area following the 2024 suspension.
| Criterion | Vanuatu | Dominica |
|---|---|---|
| Type | CBI | CBI |
| Minimum investment | US$130,000 | US$200,000 |
| Family of 4 | US$180,000 (family of 4) | US$250,000 (family of 4) |
| Processing time | — | 4-6 |
| Mobility | 88 visa-free destinations | 145 visa-free destinations |
| Path to citizenship | immediate (citizenship programme) | immediate (citizenship programme) |
| Tax note | — | — |
| Verification | ✓ verified vs official source (2026-06-06) | ✓ verified vs official source (2026-06-06) |
Vanuatu has the lower verified entry cost (US$130,000 vs US$200,000). Dominica offers stronger mobility (145 visa-free destinations vs 88). The right choice depends on your nationality, family composition, timeline and goals — a specialist comparison takes 30 minutes.
Vanuatu has the lower verified minimum: US$130,000. Total cost depends on family size and government fees — verified figures above.
Vanuatu: US$180,000 (family of 4). Dominica: US$250,000 (family of 4). Family composition (children's ages, parents) often decides this — both programmes treat dependants differently.
Yes — ✓ verified vs official source (2026-06-06); ✓ verified vs official source (2026-06-06). Every figure traces to the official government source; see our methodology and live change log.