Vanuatu runs a donation based citizenship by investment route that is open to most foreign nationals, including British citizens. This page explains how the route works and where the value has shifted.
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.
Vanuatu does not exclude British citizens from its citizenship by investment route. Applicants are generally required to be adults, to pass due diligence and security checks, to show the source of their funds and to hold a clean criminal record.
British applicants should treat any published checklist as a starting point only. The Vanuatu Citizenship Commission can request further documents and can decline an application at its discretion, so confirm the current requirements with the official authority before you commit.
The main route is a donation to a government supported programme, made only after the application is approved in principle. Several named donation programmes have existed over time, so check which route is currently active.
Vanuatu citizenship is acquired without a residence requirement, which is part of its appeal. As a British national you would hold dual citizenship, since the United Kingdom permits this, but you should still take your own advice on tax and reporting.
Vanuatu has historically marketed one of the faster processing windows in the sector, often quoted as a small number of months from a complete file to approval. Real timelines depend on due diligence and document quality.
Confirm the current processing time with the official authority, since figures published by agents are indicative rather than guaranteed.
The headline cost is the government donation, which is not refundable, plus due diligence fees, passport and processing charges and any independent professional fees you choose to incur.
Use the table as a checklist of cost lines rather than a quote. Confirm each current figure with the official authority before acting.
| Cost line | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Government donation, single applicant | From USD 130,000 | Reported figure for the active donation route, confirm the current amount |
| Due diligence and processing fees | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Charged per applicant and dependant |
| Professional fees | Varies by case | Set independently, ask for a written scope |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Vanuatu Citizenship Commission, Citizenship Office of the Republic of Vanuatu publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
Yes. British nationals are not excluded. You must pass due diligence and meet the published conditions. Confirm the current rules with the official authority.
The United Kingdom permits dual citizenship, so you would not lose British nationality by acquiring Vanuatu citizenship. Take your own legal and tax advice.
Yes. The European Union has suspended visa free Schengen access for Vanuatu passport holders, so verify current access before relying on it.
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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