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Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment

A direct additional nationality in the South Pacific, through government-authorised investment and contribution channels.

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Vanuatu provides qualifying applicants with a direct citizenship route through government-authorised investment and contribution channels. It can suit clients who want an additional nationality and an efficient citizenship process, with a contribution from USD 135,500 for a single applicant and processing of 45 to 60 days. It is the right choice once the current program terms and your own travel objectives have been carefully verified, because the framework and its international consequences have changed over time. We confirm both with you before you commit.

Key facts

Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment at a glance

OutcomeVanuatu citizenship following approval and completion of the authorised route, with eligibility to obtain a Vanuatu passportMinimum investmentUSD 135,500 for a single applicant, excluding legal fees, as confirmed by Canreach. The contribution varies by route and family size, and we obtain an official current quotation for your family before you commitInvestment routesGovernment-approved citizenship investment and contribution routes, used only through government-designated or authorised agentsTime to approval45 to 60 days, indicative and subject to government due diligence. We confirm a realistic timeline with you at the assessment stageFamily includedPotential inclusion of qualifying family members, depending on the current program route and family definitionsPhysical presenceNo mandatory residency or minimum stay requirement. Applications can generally be processed remotely, subject to applicable biometric and oath requirements

Figures as of October 2026. Amounts and timelines change and are confirmed before you commit.

The program

About the Vanuatu citizenship by investment program

Vanuatu is an independent country in the South Pacific. It offers a direct citizenship route, which means citizenship is granted following approval and completion of an authorised investment or contribution route rather than after a period of ordinary residence and naturalisation. The program is administered by the Vanuatu Government through the Citizenship Commission.

Vanuatu has government-approved citizenship investment and contribution routes. The framework and its international visa-access consequences have changed over time, and current terms require enhanced verification. That is the single most important thing to understand about this program, and it shapes how we work on it. Canreach works through a government-authorised agent, and before any file is opened we confirm which government route is currently open, that the agent's authorisation is current, and what the current contribution schedule is for your family size.

Processing is 45 to 60 days under the current program, which is streamlined compared with ordinary naturalisation. Approval is never automatic. Citizenship remains subject to government due diligence and approval, and enhanced source-of-funds review is essential rather than optional here.

We are candid with clients about what this passport does and does not do today. Vanuatu passport holders do not hold visa-free access to the European Union, the Schengen Area or the United Kingdom, and we say so plainly rather than presenting historic access as a current benefit. If your objective is a particular set of travel privileges, we check the current position against that objective first, and we will tell you plainly if another program fits your family better.

Benefits

Why clients choose Vanuatu citizenship by investment

  1. Vanuatu citizenship following approval and completion of the authorised route.

  2. Eligibility to obtain a Vanuatu passport once citizenship and passport formalities are complete.

  3. Processing of 45 to 60 days, which is fast for a direct citizenship program.

  4. No mandatory residency or minimum stay requirement, with applications generally processed remotely, subject to applicable biometric and oath requirements.

  5. Access to approximately 86 destinations without a prior visa, with travel privileges subject to change.

  6. Potential inclusion of qualifying family members under the current program.

  7. Direct citizenship rather than a conventional temporary investor residence permit.

  8. An additional legal nationality, and a legal residence and home-country option in the South Pacific.

Is it for you

Who the Vanuatu program suits

This route suits clients whose priority is holding an additional nationality, obtained through a direct and efficient process, and who are comfortable proceeding once the current government route, the agent's authorisation, the contribution schedule and their own travel objectives have all been confirmed.

Main applicant

  • Seeking an additional legal nationality rather than relocation or a residence permit.
  • Able to document the lawful source and full path of the funds used, to an enhanced standard.
  • Able to pass enhanced know-your-client, sanctions, criminal record and source-of-funds screening.
  • Willing to proceed only through a government-designated or authorised agent.
  • Comfortable with a program whose terms and international treatment are re-checked immediately before engagement.

Family members who can be included

Qualifying family members may be included, depending on the current program route and the family definitions in force at the time you apply. We confirm exactly who in your family qualifies, and what that adds to the contribution, during your assessment.

Not the right fit

This program is not the right fit if your main objective is travel access to Europe or the United Kingdom, because Vanuatu passport holders do not have visa-free access to either. It is also not the right fit if you are not prepared for enhanced due diligence and detailed source-of-funds review, which this program requires.

Investment

Approximate investment and costs

Qualifying contribution

Single applicant
USD 135,500, excluding legal fees. This figure is confirmed by Canreach and is indicative, and we confirm it in writing for your file before you commit.
Family of four
USD 185,500, excluding legal fees, on the same basis.
The contribution varies by route and by family size.
We obtain an official current quotation covering your family, so you see the real cost before you commit.
Authorised channels only
the contribution is paid through government-designated or authorised agents and channels, after approval, at the stage the program requires.

Other costs to budget for

Government application, citizenship and passport fees, which are quoted individually and confirmed for your file rather than published here.
Due-diligence fees, which reflect the enhanced screening this program requires.
Processing and agent fees charged through the authorised channel.
Document preparation costs, including police certificates, translations and legalisation.
Canreach professional fees, quoted separately after your assessment.
We obtain an official current fee quotation for your family as a formal step in the process, before you are asked to commit to anything.

Figures as at October 2026 and confirmed with Canreach. Government requirements change; we confirm current figures before you commit.

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Outcome

What you receive

Status and documents

Vanuatu citizenship after approval through a currently authorised citizenship investment or contribution route, followed by a Vanuatu passport once citizenship and passport formalities are complete.

Travel

Vanuatu passport holders have access to approximately 86 destinations without a prior visa. There is no visa-free access to the European Union or the Schengen Area, and no visa-free access to the United Kingdom. We state this plainly and we do not present historic European or United Kingdom access as a benefit of this program. Travel privileges are subject to change, and travel rules are set by the countries you visit, so we confirm the current position against your travel objectives before you commit. Visa-free and visa-on-arrival travel privileges are based on information available as of September 2026 and are subject to change.

Family

Potential inclusion of qualifying family members, depending on the current program route and the family definitions in force when you apply.

Financial and business

An additional legal nationality, and a legal residence and home-country option in Vanuatu, held alongside your existing nationality.

Tax considerations

Holding a second citizenship does not by itself change where you are tax resident. Tax treatment depends on your personal circumstances and where you are tax resident. We refer you to qualified tax advisors before you commit.

Before you apply

What to know before you apply

  • There is no visa-free access to the European Union or the Schengen Area, and no visa-free access to the United Kingdom. Access is to approximately 86 destinations without a prior visa, and travel privileges are subject to change. Visa-free and visa-on-arrival travel privileges are based on information available as of September 2026 and are subject to change.
  • Any brochure or listing still presenting historic European Union or United Kingdom access as a current benefit is out of date, and we will tell you so rather than repeat it.
  • Program rules, agent authority and international treatment should be re-checked immediately before engagement. We do this as a standard step, not on request.
  • Citizenship is subject to government due diligence and approval. No part of the process is a guaranteed outcome, and the 45 to 60 day processing range is indicative rather than promised.
  • Only government-designated or authorised agents may be used. Canreach works through a government-authorised agent and confirms that the authorisation is current before you commit, and we will not proceed through an unverified channel.
  • Enhanced source-of-funds and due-diligence review is essential on this program. Expect a deeper documentary review than you may have encountered elsewhere.
  • The contribution figures on this page, USD 135,500 for a single applicant and USD 185,500 for a family of four, exclude legal fees and are confirmed by Canreach. Government fees are quoted separately for your file, and any figure you have seen elsewhere should be confirmed against an official current quotation before you rely on it.
  • The framework has changed over time. A program term that was accurate a year ago may not be accurate today, which is why we verify current terms before you commit.
  • This program delivers an additional nationality. It is not a substitute for a residence or relocation plan in a specific country, and it should not be chosen for a travel outcome that has not been verified as current.

Step by step

How the application works

  1. Confirm the current route and agent

    We confirm which government program route is currently open and that our government-authorised agent's authorisation is current.

  2. Complete enhanced screening

    We carry out enhanced know-your-client, sanctions, criminal record and source-of-funds screening before anything is filed.

  3. Obtain an official quotation

    We obtain an official current fee quotation covering your family, so you see the real cost before you commit.

  4. Prepare your documents

    Passport, civil records, police clearance and financial evidence are assembled and reviewed.

  5. Complete pre-approval screening

    Required financial intelligence and pre-approval screening is completed through the authorised channel.

  6. Submit the application

    The citizenship application and due-diligence fees are submitted.

  7. Pay the contribution after approval

    Following approval, the required contribution is paid through authorised channels.

  8. Complete formalities and apply for the passport

    Oath and citizenship-certificate formalities are completed, followed by the passport application.

Processing is 45 to 60 days under the current program. Government processing times change and vary by case, so we confirm a current, realistic timeline with you at the assessment stage and keep you updated as your file moves.

Preparation

Documents and our pre-filing review

Documents we help you prepare

Passport; photographs; birth and marriage records; police certificates; bank and source-of-funds evidence; employment and business evidence; and the government and agent forms that apply to your route.

Our pre-filing review

Before anything is filed we work through: nationality and residence history, family composition, criminal history, sanctions and politically exposed person screening, source and path of funds, tax advice, investment and project due diligence, translations and legalisation, current government fees, and holding and exit rules.

Questions

Vanuatu citizenship by investment questions, answered

How much does Vanuatu citizenship by investment cost?
The contribution is USD 135,500 for a single applicant and USD 185,500 for a family of four, excluding legal fees. These figures are confirmed by Canreach and are indicative, because the schedule is set by the current government program and the amount varies by route and family size. Government fees are quoted separately. Obtaining an official current fee quotation for your family is a formal step in our process, and you see it before you commit.
Does a Vanuatu passport give visa-free travel to Europe or the United Kingdom?
No. There is no visa-free access to the European Union or the Schengen Area, and a visa is required for the United Kingdom. Vanuatu passport holders do have access to approximately 86 destinations without a prior visa. Visa-free and visa-on-arrival travel privileges are based on information available as of September 2026 and are subject to change.
Can my family be included?
Qualifying family members may be included, depending on the current program route and the family definitions in force at the time you apply. We confirm your family's position during the assessment.
Do I have to live in or visit Vanuatu?
No. There is no mandatory residency or minimum stay requirement in Vanuatu, and applications can generally be processed remotely, subject to applicable biometric and oath requirements.
How long does the process take?
Processing is 45 to 60 days under the current program, which is streamlined compared with ordinary naturalisation. Government processing times vary by case and change, so we confirm a realistic estimate with you at the assessment stage.
Who is allowed to handle my application?
Only government-designated or authorised agents. Canreach works through a government-authorised agent and confirms that the authorisation is current before your file is opened, and we will not proceed through an unverified channel.
Is approval guaranteed?
No. Citizenship is subject to government due diligence and approval. Approval, timelines and travel privileges should never be guaranteed by anyone.

Official program source

The program is administered by the Vanuatu Government through the Citizenship Commission. The official source is gov.vu.

Canreach draws program information from the official program authority, works through a government-authorised agent, and confirms current rules, agent authorisation and fees before any file is submitted. On this program that confirmation step carries more weight than on most, because the terms have changed over time.

Next step

Take the next step

Schedule a confidential program assessment. We will confirm whether Vanuatu citizenship by investment fits your goals, or point you to a program that fits better, and prepare a tailored roadmap covering eligibility, the current contribution structure, documentation, the expected government process and next steps.

  • A confidential assessment of your goals, your family and your budget
  • A written comparison of the programs that fit
  • Clear estimates of costs and timelines before you commit to anything
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