One of the fastest citizenship routes in the world through a development contribution, with reduced passport mobility after recent European decisions.
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.
Official source →One of the fastest citizenship routes in the world through a development contribution, with reduced passport mobility after recent European decisions. This page sets out the qualifying routes, the indicative cost, the timeline and what the status unlocks, drawn from the Vanuatu Citizenship Commission. Every figure carries an as of date because these programmes change often, sometimes with little notice. Treat what follows as a starting map, not a final answer.
A contribution of USD 130,000 for a single applicant, USD 150,000 for a couple and USD 180,000 for a family of four, with further amounts per dependent.
Confirm eligibility for your nationality, assemble documents and choose a route. An independent advisor is engaged on terms you control.
The file is submitted to Vanuatu Citizenship Commission, with the qualifying investment placed or pledged as the rules require.
Background and source of funds checks are completed. This stage protects the programme and, ultimately, the value of the status.
Approval in principle is issued, followed by the formal grant once the investment and any remaining conditions are settled.
You receive your residence card or certificate. Renewal or onward steps follow the published schedule.
A realistic budget has three parts, the qualifying investment, the government and processing charges, and your professional fees. The figures below are indicative and current as of June 2026. Family size, route and timing all move the total.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Qualifying investment | USD 130,000 and up | Varies by route. Some routes are a non refundable contribution, others a recoverable investment. |
| Government and processing | Confirm with the authority | Application, due diligence and issuance charges set by Vanuatu Citizenship Commission. |
| Professional fees | Agreed in advance | Your advisor and legal costs. We help you judge whether a quote is fair. |
| Dependants | Per person additions | Spouse, children and in some programmes parents can be added for further amounts. |
Figures are indicative only. Vanuatu Citizenship Commission publishes the binding fees. Verify before you act.
A passport or residence that reaches about 90 destinations, depending on the source and the year.
A considered second home and a lawful base for your family, held quietly for when it matters.
Succession and stability that travel with you, independent of any single jurisdiction.
No. Every programme runs due diligence and reserves the right to refuse. A credible advisor will tell you honestly whether your case is strong before you spend.
Possibly not. Investment migration rules change often. We date every figure and name the official authority so you can check the current position.
Most programmes exclude certain nationalities. Confirm your eligibility first. If a route does not exist for you, we will say so rather than sell you a page.
You do. We are an independent resource paid by the people we help, never by a government and never by an advisory firm. That is what keeps us candid.
We will introduce you to independent advisors who know this programme well, in confidence and at no obligation. Your programme and country are noted for you below.