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Citizenship by investment

Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment

Citizenship from US$90,000 through our exclusive REO Donation – a walk-away option with no visit required.

Minimum investment
US$90,000
Visa waiver destinations
86
Processing
3–6 months
Visit / stay
Not required

Buy online · 2026

Vanuatu Passport by Investment

Fastest and lowest-cost citizenship programme in the world. Starting from US$90,000 with our exclusive REO Donation.

  1. ReserveUS$500 online
  2. Pre-eligibilityDue diligence screening
  3. Submit & investPaid to the government
  4. Passport3–6 months

Overview

Vanuatu offers one of the fastest and most affordable citizenships in the world, and Citizenship Shop holds the exclusive right to market its REO Donation option through our licensed master agent. The REO Donation is a one-time, walk-away contribution to a government-approved real estate project: US$90,000 for a single applicant, US$100,000 for a couple and US$120,000 for a family of four. The Development Support Program (from US$130,000) and the CIIP (US$150,000) are also available.

Approval typically takes 3–6 months and no visit to Vanuatu is required at any stage. Vanuatu levies no personal income, capital gains, wealth or inheritance tax.

Key benefits

  1. Exclusive Donation option from US$90,000 – available only with us
  2. One of the fastest programmes in the world: typically 3–6 months
  3. No visit to Vanuatu required at any stage
  4. No personal income tax, capital gains tax, wealth tax or inheritance tax
  5. No biometrics required. Personal visit to Vanuatu also not required.
  6. Visa waiver, arrival or eTA access to 86 destinations, including Singapore and Russia
  7. Spouse, children and parents can be included
  8. Dual citizenship is permitted – you keep your current nationality – no need to renounce it
  9. No language, education or residence requirement
  10. Payments accepted in US dollars, EUR, AUD
  11. Lifetime citizenship that passes to future generations
  12. Commonwealth member in the South Pacific, close to Australia and New Zealand.
  13. Nationals of Russia and Belarus are permitted to apply.

Investment options

REO Donation (exclusive to Citizenship Shop)

Single applicant. Couple $100,000; family of 3 $110,000; family of 4 $120,000; +$5,500 per additional person. One-time walk-away contribution to a government-approved (VGAP) real estate project – no property ownership, no construction risk.

US$90,000

Development Support Program (DSP)

Single. Couple $150,000; family of 3 $165,000; family of 4 $180,000.

US$130,000

CIIP (donation + investment)

$100,000 donation + $50,000 investment recoverable after 5 years. Relaunched 2026.

US$150,000

Government & due diligence fees

FIU due diligence check (per application)US$5,000

Family & requirements

Who can be included
Spouse, children and parents
Visit or residence
Not required
Processing time
3–6 months
  • REO Donation exclusive to Citizenship Shop through our master-agent licence
  • Among the fastest programmes worldwide
  • No income, wealth or inheritance tax

Vanuatu passport: travel access

86destinations without a visa in advance

Visa waiver, visa on arrival or electronic travel authorisation (eTA), per the Henley Passport Index. eVisas are not counted.

  • Schengen Area – visa required
  • Ireland – visa required
  • Canada – visa required
  • United States – visa required
  • Singapore – no visa in advance
  • Japan – visa required
  • South Korea – visa required
  • Brazil – visa required
  • Russia – no visa in advance
  • China – visa required
  • United Arab Emirates – visa required
  • Switzerland – visa required
  • New Zealand – visa required
Show visa waiver countries

Angola · Antigua and Barbuda · Armenia · Bahamas · Barbados · Belarus · Belize · Bolivia · Bosnia and Herzegovina · Botswana · Burundi · Cambodia · Cape Verde · Comoros · Costa Rica · Dominica · Dominican Republic · Ecuador · Egypt · El Salvador · Eswatini · Fiji · Gambia · Grenada · Guatemala · Guinea-Bissau · Haiti · Honduras · Iran · Israel · Jamaica · Jordan · Kenya · Kiribati · Laos · Lesotho · Madagascar · Malawi · Malaysia · Maldives · Marshall Islands · Mauritius · Micronesia · Moldova · Montenegro · Mozambique · Nauru · Nepal · Nicaragua · Palau · Panama · Papua New Guinea · Peru · Philippines · Russia · Rwanda · Saint Kitts and Nevis · Saint Lucia · Saint Vincent and the Grenadines · Samoa · Senegal · Seychelles · Sierra Leone · Singapore · Solomon Islands · Sri Lanka · Tanzania · Thailand · Timor-Leste · Tonga · Trinidad and Tobago · Tuvalu · Uganda · Zambia · Zimbabwe

Count: Henley Passport Index, updated 5 Oct 2026 (227 destinations incl. territories). Country list: Wikipedia – Visa requirements for Vanuatu citizens (sovereign countries only). Always confirm entry rules with the destination before travel.

How Citizenship Shop helps

Add the program to your cart or click Buy now to reserve it for US$500. Create your client account and complete the pre-eligibility questions at checkout. A senior advisor then reviews your profile within one business day, confirms the best investment route and the exact government fees for your family, and prepares your application with a licensed local agent.

Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment: FAQ

How much does the Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment cost?

The minimum investment is US$90,000. Available options: REO Donation (exclusive to Citizenship Shop) (US$90,000); Development Support Program (DSP) (US$130,000); CIIP (donation + investment) (US$150,000). Government and due diligence fees are charged on top – see the fee table above. The investment is paid directly to the government or approved project, never to us.

How long does the Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment take?

Processing typically takes 3–6 months from submission of a complete application. Your advisor gives you a personal timeline after the pre-eligibility review.

Can I include my family in the application?

Family members who can be included: Spouse, children and parents. Your advisor checks each dependant’s eligibility before you apply.

Do I need to visit or live in Vanuatu?

Not required. Rules change from time to time, so your advisor confirms the current requirement in writing.

How many countries can I visit with a visa waiver on a Vanuatu passport?

A Vanuatu passport gives visa waiver, visa-on-arrival or eTA access to 86 destinations. See the travel access section above for the full list and key destinations.

Official source

Prices and rules on this page were verified on 28 September 2026 against: Vanuatu Citizenship Office & Commission; REO terms via our licensed master agent.

Governments revise fees and thresholds without notice. Your advisor confirms the exact figures in writing before any investment is made.

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