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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.
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Overview
Vanuatu is a government-authorised citizenship by investment programme that grants passport in exchange for a qualifying investment in the country. It is regulated by a national Citizenship by Investment Unit and administered through licensed advisers such as Mirabello Consultancy. Minimum investment starts from $130,000.
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.
The Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment programme is the fastest route to a second citizenship in the world, often completed in weeks rather than months. It grants a Pacific citizenship and passport to investors and their families. The outcome is citizenship, regulated by the Vanuatu Citizenship Commission.
Two routes are commonly used [, as Vanuatu does not publish a simple public fee table]: the Development Support Programme (DSP), a contribution from US$130,000 for a single applicant (around US$150,000 for a couple and US$180,000 for a family of four); and the Capital Investment Immigration Plan (CIIP), from roughly US$155,000 all-in, which includes a US$50,000 investment into a government-approved fund that may be redeemable after a holding period. That fund component is an investment carrying risk, not a guaranteed cash-back, and should be treated as such.
On the Mirabello Investment Migration Index Vanuatu scores on speed and simplicity, offset by its narrower mobility. It is often compared with the Caribbean programmes such as Dominica and St Kitts and Nevis. Every figure is provenance-tracked and confirmed against the Vanuatu Citizenship Commission and the Vanuatu Financial Services Commission. Because Vanuatu publishes limited public fee detail, figures are indicative and should be verified directly. This is information, not advice; a Mirabello specialist confirms the current terms for your family.
Investment routes
The Vanuatu programme offers 2 approved investment routes, each independently verified by the Mirabello data team against official government sources. Minimum required investment starts from $130,000. A Mirabello specialist will confirm which route best matches your nationality, family composition, budget and preferred timeline.
| Route | From | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Development Support Programme (DSP) | US$130,000 single | donation |
| Capital Investment Immigration Plan (CIIP) | US$155,000 all-in (incl. US$50,000 redeemable fund) | investment |
Cost calculator
Most advisers quote the headline figure only. Choose your route and family, and see the complete government-side cost, the investment plus every mandatory official fee, itemised line by line, so the number you budget is the number you pay.
On the Development Support Programme (DSP) route. Every figure below is an official government-side cost, computed by the same engine that powers the calculator and the Mirabello data API.
| Line item | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Development Support Programme (DSP), minimum investment | $130,000 |
| FIU due diligence fee (per application) | $5,500 |
| Application fee (Form C) (per application) | $42 |
| DSP contribution, Spouse | $20,000 |
| DSP contribution, Child (age 10) | $15,000 |
| Estimated government-side total | $170,542 |
Plus 6 official fee(s) we hold as being re-verified against the source and therefore exclude from the total above: Citizenship certificate fee, Main applicant; Biometric enrolment fee, Main applicant; Citizenship certificate fee, Spouse; Biometric enrolment fee, Spouse; Citizenship certificate fee, Child (age 10); Biometric enrolment fee, Child (age 10). A specialist confirms these for your family.
MCPScored on cost, mobility, speed, path, stability, family and tax.
Our read: 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. Regulatory status: . Strategic perspective, advisory only; figures provenance-tracked, unconfirmed items flagged for verification.
A four-question indicative check to see whether this programme fits your profile. A Mirabello specialist then reviews your nationality, family structure, budget and timeline in full confidence, confirming your detailed eligibility and which investment route best suits you, at no cost and with no obligation.
Based on your answers, Vanuatu looks worth a closer look. A Mirabello specialist will map the precise route to your nationality, family and tax position.
Book a free consultationHow it compares
The table below compares Vanuatu against its closest alternatives, scored on the Mirabello Investment Migration Index across cost, visa-free mobility, processing speed, regulatory stability and path to citizenship. All investment figures and processing times are sourced from official government data and independently verified by the Mirabello data team.
Sourced live from the MirabelloMCP · | Programme | From | Timeline | Min. stay | Mobility | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇻🇺 Vanuatu | $130,000 | n/a | n/a | 90 visa-free | Passport |
| 🇰🇳 St. Kitts and Nevis | $250,000 | 4-6 months | n/a | 157 visa-free | Passport |
| 🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda | $230,000 | 4-7 months | n/a | 154 visa-free | Passport |
| 🇩🇲 Dominica | $200,000 | 4-6 months | n/a | 145 visa-free | Passport |
Questions
The Vanuatu programme starts from $130,000 via Development Support Program contribution.
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The Development Support Programme starts at US$130,000 for a single applicant, around US$150,000 for a couple and US$180,000 for a family of four. The Capital Investment Immigration Plan is roughly US$155,000 all-in, including a US$50,000 redeemable fund component. Vanuatu publishes limited public fee detail, so all figures are indicative and.
It is the fastest programme in the world, typically completed in 30-90 days. This speed is its main attraction ().
No. The Vanuatu passport does not provide visa-free access to the Schengen Area or the European Union. Its value is in speed, simplicity and a second citizenship, not European travel.
No. The Capital Investment Immigration Plan includes a US$50,000 investment into a government-approved fund that may be redeemable after a holding period. It is an investment carrying risk, not a guaranteed cash-back, and should be treated accordingly ().
No. There is no minimum-stay requirement to obtain or maintain Vanuatu citizenship ().
Yes. A spouse and dependent children can be included, which is reflected in the couple and family pricing. Exact dependant bands and due-diligence fees are.
A Vanuatu nationality can, in defined circumstances, be elected to govern your estate under EU Regulation 650/2012 Article 22, in place of the law of where you habitually live. It is not automatic, it changes no tax position, and it generally exchanges a fixed reserved share for a discretionary family-provision claim rather than removing family claims.
See the Vanuatu position in our 57-jurisdiction matrix, or read which law governs your estate. General information, not legal advice.
The primary official sources the Vanuatu figures on this page are verified against. Where a mandatory fee is not in a published schedule, it is marked as disclosed by Mirabello from case experience.
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