This page explains how the Vanuatu citizenship by investment route works for Chinese nationals, and the recent changes to its travel reach and due diligence.
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 offers citizenship in return for a qualifying contribution, administered through the Citizenship Commission. The route is open to most foreign nationals, including Chinese nationals, subject to due diligence.
A Chinese applicant should weigh that China generally does not recognise dual nationality, so acquiring another citizenship can affect Chinese nationality. Confirm both the Vanuatu rules and the Chinese rules that apply to you.
The main route is a non refundable contribution under the government supported donation programme, with the amount scaled by the number of family members. Vanuatu introduced biometric passports in late 2025 and biometrics are now required for applicants.
Because the programme has been under review and checks have tightened, treat any quoted figure as indicative until you confirm it with the Citizenship Commission.
Vanuatu has historically been quick by international standards, but the tighter due diligence introduced in 2024 and 2025 can affect timing. Confirm the present timeline with the official authority.
The contribution, due diligence and processing charges are set by the authority and scale with family size. The table lists the headline items at an indicative level. Confirm every current figure with the official authority before you commit funds.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Donation route, single applicant | Reported from about USD 130,000 | Scales with family size, confirm with the Citizenship Commission |
| EU Schengen visa free access | Ended 12 December 2024 | Travel reach reduced, confirm current visa policies |
| Dual nationality | Confirm on the Chinese side | China generally does not recognise dual nationality |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Vanuatu Citizenship Commission (Citizenship Office) publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
Yes, the donation programme remains active and is open to most nationalities subject to due diligence. Confirm your position with the Citizenship Commission.
The European Union ended Vanuatu's Schengen visa free access on 12 December 2024, so travel reach is reduced. Check current visa policies before relying on older claims.
China generally does not recognise dual nationality, so acquiring another citizenship can affect Chinese nationality. Confirm with the relevant Chinese 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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