Vanuatu offers citizenship by investment through a government donation programme. The programme has seen significant change recently, so current figures and travel benefits should be confirmed 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.
Lebanon is not on the commonly cited list of restricted countries for this programme, which has centred on a small set of states. So Lebanese nationals are generally able to apply, subject to due diligence on identity, background and source of funds.
From late 2025 biometrics became mandatory for all applicants, with enrolment in Vanuatu or at approved locations abroad. Confirm the current eligibility and biometric rules with the official authority before you apply.
The main route is a donation under the Development Support Programme, a payment to the government that is not refundable. Reported figures have started around USD 130,000 for a single applicant and around USD 180,000 for a family of four, but amounts have moved, so confirm the current schedule.
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Vanuatu has historically processed applications quickly compared with other programmes, but recent tightening of due diligence and the move to biometrics affect timing. Confirm the current processing time, including any biometric appointment, with the official authority.
Budget for the qualifying donation, government and due diligence fees per applicant, passport and biometric enrolment costs, and independent professional fees that are set separately. The donation dominates the total.
| Cost line | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Donation, single applicant | Around USD 130,000 | Not refundable, confirm current amount |
| Donation, family of four | Around USD 180,000 | Not refundable, confirm current amount |
| Due diligence and government fees | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Charged per applicant |
| Professional fees | Varies by case | Set independently, ask for a written scope |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Vanuatu Citizenship Commission publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
Yes. Lebanon is not on the commonly cited restricted list, so Lebanese nationals can generally apply subject to due diligence. Confirm current eligibility with the official authority.
The European Union ended visa free access for Vanuatu passport holders in December 2024. Confirm the current travel position with the official authority before relying on older claims.
It was briefly suspended in early 2025 for a review, then reopened. Rules and biometric requirements have changed since, so confirm the current position 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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