Citizenship of Vanuatu
Citizenship of Vanuatu
About the Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment Program
Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment Program:
Vanuatu has the only citizenship by investment program in the Asia-Pacific Hemisphere. It is one of the fastest citizenship by investment programmes available.
The Vanuatu citizenship by investment program requires the main applicant to make a non-refundable contribution into the Government fund of Vanuatu. The donation requirement is $130,000 for a single applicant; $150,000 for a married couple; $165,000 for a family of three, and $180,000 for a family of four people, plus other fees.
There are no restrictions on dual citizenship and there is no requirement to visit or reside to retain the passport. Vanuatu has no income tax, wealth tax, capital gains, or inheritance tax. Processing is fast with citizenship usually within two months.
The whole process of citizenship acquisition is completely confidential.
Vanuatu:
Vanuatu, a chain of 80 islands in the south Pacific to the east of Australia, is part of the Commonwealth.
The official languages are English and French.
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Benefits of Vanuatu Citizenship
More than 100 countries visa-free, including the UK, and Singapore
No requirement to visit Vanuatu at any point
An attractive personal tax environment with no personal income tax, no wealth tax, no inheritance tax or other direct taxes
Ability to get Vanuatu passport in 60 days
Minimum investment $130,000
Dual citizenship is permitted
Requirements
- No previous criminal record
- Main applicant- over 18 years old
- Have no less than $450,000 of net personal assets when submitting their application
- Have a legitimate source of wealth
- Good character
- No outstanding visa denials in any visa free country with the Vanuatu passport
Who else can be included in the citizenship application:
- Spouse of the main applicant
- Dependent children of the main applicant and spouse below 18 years old
- Children of 18-25 years old who are financially dependent on parents and attend a recognised institution of higher learning
- Dependent parents and grandparents of the main applicant and spouse over 65 years old who live in the same household as the main applicant
Stages of obtaining citizenship
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Initial consultation
Initial free consultation with one of the GLS experts
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Program information and due diligence check
Detailed fee schedule and a free of charge preliminary due diligence check
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Client agreement, retainer fee payment and due diligence
Signing of the client agreement фтв payment of the retainer fee t
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Preparation of the documents
GLS experts will assist you with the whole procedure of the documents’ preparation, including the translation, notarisation and apostille of the relevant documents
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Documents submission
Before the submission of the documents to the Government of Vanuatu you will be required to pay the government due diligence fee and 50% of the overall donation fee
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Vanuatu Government due diligence checks
Vanuatu Government conducts due diligence checks on the main applicant (and their spouse if applicable) to confirm eligibility for the program
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Confirmation of Pre-approval
Once the pre-approval confirmation has been received from the Government, GLS will assist you with finalising your citizenship application
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Submission of the remaining documents and fees
GLS submits the remaining documents of the client to the government of Vanuatu. You will be required to pay the remaining 50% of the donation fee at this stage.
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Oath Swearing Ceremony
Once the citizenship certificate is issued, the applicant is required to take the Oath. An Oath Swearing Ceremony can be arranged at the applicant’s preferred location at extra cost. Alternatively, applicants can travel to Vanuatu to take the Oath
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Vanuatu passport
The passport can be granted on the day of the Oath Ceremony and is valid for 5 years
