Vanuatu grants citizenship through a contribution to the state. This page explains how it works for Vietnamese nationals and the recent change to European travel access.
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 citizenship by investment is open to applicants of many nationalities, including Vietnamese nationals, subject to due diligence checks on the applicant and the source of funds.
The route grants citizenship, so a Vietnamese national should consider that Vietnam generally restricts holding more than one nationality. Confirm how acquiring Vanuatu citizenship would affect your Vietnamese nationality before acting.
The main route is a contribution to the state under the official development support programme administered by the Citizenship Commission. Applicants are screened through due diligence before any grant.
Since July 2025 applicants have been required to provide biometrics in person, either in Vanuatu or at an overseas office. Confirm the current process with the official authority.
Vanuatu has historically been one of the faster routes, but the biometric requirement added a step. Confirm the current expected timeline with the Citizenship Commission rather than relying on intermediary figures.
Widely cited contribution figures are shown below. Fees were added in 2025, so verify every number with the official authority before budgeting.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Contribution, single applicant | From USD 130,000 (reported, confirm) | Contribution to the state, confirm current figure |
| Additional dependants | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Varies by family size |
| Government and processing fees | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | New ID and certificate fees added in 2025 |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Citizenship Commission of the Republic of Vanuatu publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
No. The European Union removed Vanuatu from its visa free list in December 2024. Citizens now need a Schengen visa or an ETIAS authorisation once it applies.
There is no published bar on Vietnamese applicants. Eligibility depends on passing due diligence checks.
Vanuatu permits dual citizenship, but Vietnam generally restricts it. Confirm your own position with the Vietnamese authority before acting.
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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