Vanuatu runs a donation based citizenship by investment programme. Pakistani nationals are not barred, but there is an important dual nationality point to weigh before applying.
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 through a contribution to the state, processed by the Vanuatu Citizenship Commission. It is one of the faster routes to a second citizenship and allows dual citizenship under Vanuatu law.
The programme has been revised over time and the passport's visa free access has been reduced for some destinations. Treat older marketing about travel access with caution and confirm the current position.
Vanuatu does not bar Pakistani nationals. Published restrictions focus on a small set of countries, and Pakistan is not on that list, so a Pakistani applicant can in principle apply subject to passing due diligence.
There is a serious caveat under Pakistani law. Pakistan recognises dual nationality only with a defined list of countries, and Vanuatu is not on that list. A Pakistani citizen who voluntarily acquires a nationality outside that list may be treated as having ceased to be a Pakistani citizen. Get this checked with the relevant Pakistani authority before you proceed.
The main route is a one off contribution to the government, with higher amounts for additional family members. There is no residence or language requirement and no requirement to visit before approval.
The exact donation level is set by the authority and has changed over time. Confirm the current amount and the included family members directly with the Vanuatu Citizenship Commission.
Vanuatu is marketed as one of the quicker programmes, often described in terms of a few months, but the official processing time is set by the Commission and depends on due diligence. Confirm the current timeline with the official authority.
Costs are a government contribution plus due diligence, processing and professional fees. The contribution rises with the number of dependants.
Figures circulated by intermediaries vary. Verify the current contribution and fee schedule with the official authority before relying on any number.
Choose a licensed professional who cites the Vanuatu Citizenship Commission, is candid about the passport's current travel access, and raises the Pakistani dual nationality point with you rather than hiding it. You can ask us to match you with a vetted, independent advisor.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Government contribution | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Rises with additional family members |
| Due diligence and processing fees | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Set by the authority |
| Pakistani dual nationality | High risk point | Vanuatu is not on Pakistan's recognised dual nationality list |
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.
Vanuatu does not bar Pakistani nationals. However, Pakistan does not recognise dual nationality with Vanuatu, so acquiring it may affect your Pakistani citizenship. Confirm with the relevant Pakistani authority first.
It is a government contribution that increases with family size, plus due diligence and professional fees. Confirm the current figures with the Vanuatu Citizenship Commission.
Yes. The programme has been revised and the passport's visa free access has been reduced for some destinations. Verify the current rules and travel access before relying on older claims.
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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