Vanuatu passport benefits · Citizenship by investment
Why choose a Vanuatu passport?
A second citizenship. More options.
Vanuatu offers a fast route to a second citizenship without relocating. Choose the DSP contribution route for the lowest starting price for one applicant, or compare CIIP if you’re applying as a family.
Vanuatu passport benefits
A practical second citizenship for you and your family
Vanuatu is worth considering if you want another nationality on a short timetable, with a clear budget and the option to include eligible family members.
Fast processing
We work towards approximately 45 days for a complete, straightforward application. Document collection and additional checks can extend your timetable.
Family options
Apply with your spouse and qualifying dependants. We’ll compare both routes using your actual family composition.
No relocation required
You can apply without moving to Vanuatu. We’ll explain the document, oath, biometric and passport arrangements for your case.
Dual citizenship
Vanuatu permits dual citizenship. Whether you can keep your current nationality also depends on the rules of your existing country.
Another passport for travel
An additional passport can make some trips easier. Its value depends on where you travel and what access you already have.
Clear upfront costs
Our starting prices include due diligence and our service fees. Your written quotation sets out the full amount for your application.
Travel access and passport ranking
Compare the destinations you actually visit
Hong Kong currently lists visa-free visits of up to 90 days for Vanuatu passport holders. Ordinary Vanuatu passports are generally eligible for short visits to Singapore without an advance visa, subject to entry requirements.
Vanuatu passport holders generally need a visa for short visits to the UK and the Schengen area. If either is central to your plans, factor that in when deciding whether this passport adds value for you.
DSP and CIIP pricing
DSP starts lower for one. CIIP can cost less for four.
DSP is a non-refundable government contribution. CIIP combines a contribution with a US$50,000 investment. Compare what you pay upfront, then review the investment terms separately.
| Application | DSP · Contribution route | CIIP · Contribution and investment |
|---|---|---|
| Single applicant | US$135,500 | US$170,500 |
| Married couple | US$155,500 | US$170,500 |
| Couple + one qualifying child | US$170,500 | US$170,500 |
| Couple + two qualifying children | US$185,500 | US$170,500 |
| Investment component | None | US$50,000 included in the upfront amount |
Published starting totals include due diligence and our service fees. Additional dependant fees and other charges specific to your application are itemised in your quotation. The applicable CIIP investment documents set out the holding period and redemption terms.
Avoid inflated intermediary pricing. This is a direct distribution channel — not a marked-up resale layer. We’ll give you a written quotation so you can compare the full cost before you proceed.
Before you apply
Vanuatu passport questions
How long does it take to get a Vanuatu passport by investment?
Allow approximately 45 days for processing a complete, straightforward application. Your overall timetable also depends on document collection, due diligence and the final citizenship and passport formalities. See the application steps.
Which route makes more sense for a family of four?
CIIP starts at US$170,500 all-in for a qualifying family of four, compared with a published DSP starting total of US$185,500. We’ll confirm whether your dependants qualify and what each route would cost for your family.
Can I keep my current citizenship?
Vanuatu permits dual citizenship. Check whether your existing country lets you keep your nationality when acquiring another one.
Does a Vanuatu passport provide visa-free UK or Schengen travel?
Ordinary Vanuatu passport holders generally need a visa for visits to the UK and the Schengen area. Check the rules for your destination before booking.
How do passport validity and renewal work?
We can confirm the passport validity, renewal documents and current charges for your circumstances, including whether you can complete renewal from abroad.
What happens after I enquire?
We’ll discuss who is applying, which route fits and what your application would cost. If you decide to proceed, we’ll guide you through the documents, due diligence and payment stages. The Government of Vanuatu makes the citizenship decision.
Speak with our Vanuatu citizenship team
Request your personal quotation. From US$135,500 all-in.
Tell us your nationality, who you’d like to include and when you’d like to start. We’ll explain which route fits your circumstances, what it will cost and how to proceed.
Avoid inflated intermediary pricing. This is a direct distribution channel — not a marked-up resale layer.