Vanuatu grants citizenship to foreign nationals who make a qualifying contribution and pass due diligence. Bangladeshi nationals are not on the programme restricted list as of June 2026. This page explains the route, the recent changes and where to confirm the current figures.
Information, not advice. Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Always confirm the present rules with the official program authority and a licensed professional before you act.
There is no nationality bar that excludes Bangladeshi applicants. The programme restricts a short list of countries, and Bangladesh is not on that list as of June 2026. Applicants must be at least 18, hold no criminal record, show the legal source of their funds and pass due diligence.
Approval is discretionary and rests with the official authority. Meeting the contribution amount does not guarantee a grant. Confirm the current eligibility and document rules with the official authority before you commit.
The main route is the Development Support Program, a nonrefundable contribution to the government. The amount scales with the number of applicants in the family. The authority also references further investment options from time to time.
Each route carries government, due diligence and processing fees on top of the contribution. Confirm which route applies, and the current published amounts, with the official authority.
Vanuatu has historically been one of the faster programmes, with processing often measured in a few months for a complete file, subject to due diligence. There is no requirement to live in Vanuatu to qualify.
Following due diligence reforms, the authority has tightened checks, which can affect timelines. Confirm current processing times with the official authority.
The European Union ended Vanuatu visa free access to the Schengen area on 12 December 2024, after an earlier suspension in 2022. The position was under review in 2026, with reinstatement reported as possible but not confirmed.
Because passport travel benefits can change, do not rely on a specific visa free list. Confirm the current contribution amount with the official authority, and verify the current travel access separately before you act.
The dominant cost is the qualifying contribution. Government processing fees, due diligence fees for each applicant and professional fees are separate. Use the table as a checklist and confirm each figure with the official authority.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Development Support Program contribution | From US$130,000 for a single applicant | Nonrefundable, scales with family size |
| Due diligence fees | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Charged per applicant |
| Government and processing fees | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Separate from the contribution |
| Professional costs | Varies by case | Set independently |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Citizenship Commission of the Republic of Vanuatu, Citizenship Office publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
Yes. As of June 2026 Bangladesh is not on the programme restricted list, so Bangladeshi nationals apply on the same terms, subject to due diligence. Confirm with the official authority.
The European Union ended Schengen visa free access on 12 December 2024, with the position under review in 2026. Do not rely on a specific list and verify the current travel access before you act.
No. There is no residence requirement to qualify. Confirm any oath or document steps with the official authority.
Information, not advice. Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Always confirm the present rules with the official program authority and a licensed professional before you act.
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