Applicants must make a payment to the Vanuatu Government
Be over 18 years old
Have no criminal record
Provide all required documents in English
Provide medical certificate confirming good health
Due Diligence & Approval
Due Diligence Clearance
The applicant must make an initial non-refundable payment of USD 6,000 for due diligence checks by the Government Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) to obtain Due Diligence Clearance.
Once Due Diligence Clearance is granted the applicant can contribute and submit the full application for citizenship.
Approval
Once the contribution has been made and the application has been submitted, the Citizenship Commission will issue a final Approval. The Applicant can then attend a ceremony to take their Oath as a Vanuatu citizen. (Oath ceremony can occur abroad; conditions apply.)
PROCESS
Due Diligence Clearance in 14 days with Passport, Police & Medical Certificates, CV and initial fees
Payment of donation and remaining fees
Full application submission
Approval granted within 1-2 months
Oath of Allegiance in Vanuatu or overseas by the main applicant to obtain passport – via Zoom, Skype or WhatsApp.