Vanuatu runs a citizenship by investment programme through government authorised agents. Filipino nationals are not on the published list of restricted nationalities, so they may apply, subject to 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.
The published restricted list covers a small set of countries, and the Philippines is not among them, so Filipino applicants are generally able to apply. Applicants must clear due diligence and submit through a government authorised agent.
Confirm that no recent change affects Filipino applicants before you proceed.
The main route is a contribution to a state development fund. Reporting also describes an impact fund option tied to agriculture. The Commission sets the binding terms, so confirm the current routes and amounts directly.
Vanuatu has been described as one of the faster programmes, with processing reported in a small number of months. Applicants give biometrics. Confirm the current service standard with the Commission.
Costs include the state contribution, due diligence and processing fees, and authorised agent fees. Use the indicative figure below as a starting point and confirm the binding amount with the Commission.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| State contribution, single applicant | from US$130,000 | As of 2026, confirm the current scale with the Commission |
| Net assets to be shown | from US$250,000 | Reported requirement, confirm with the Commission |
| Due diligence and agent fees | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Set by the Commission and the authorised agent |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Vanuatu Citizenship Commission (Department of Immigration and Passport Services) publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
The Philippines is not on the published restricted nationality list, so Filipino nationals are generally able to apply, subject to due diligence and submission through a government authorised agent.
No. The European Union ended visa free Schengen access for Vanuatu passport holders in December 2024. Travel to the Schengen area now requires a visa. Confirm the current position before relying on it.
The Vanuatu Citizenship Commission, within the Department of Immigration and Passport Services, oversees the programme. Applications are submitted through authorised agents.
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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