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Citizenship routes

Direct citizenship pathways

Programmes that result in a new passport, typically with enhanced due diligence, government review, and a direct grant of nationality.

Citizenship

Vanuatu DSP

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Vanuatu Development Support Program (VDSP), From USD 130,000 . Visa-free / visa-on-arrival access to approximately 86 destinations as of 2026 (materially reduced from 130+ prior to 2022 — see 'Updates' tab for the loss of Schengen and UK access)

From: From USD 130,000 (Development Support Program contribution, single applicant)
Timeline: Among the fastest in the world: typically 30–45 days, or 6–8 weeks, for the DSP route
Stay: No minimum physical presence or residence requirement. Applicants are not required to live in Vanuatu during the application process or after citizenship is granted.

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Workbook dossier

Programme detail from the September 2026 data release

Last updated: September 2026Source-backed programme data77 source referencesData confidence

Minimum investment: From USD 130,000 (Development Support Program contribution, single applicant)
Investment type: Development Support Program (DSP)
Timeline: Among the fastest in the world: typically 30–45 days, or 6–8 weeks, for the DSP route
Visa-free access: 86 destinations
Passport Rank: #58
Physical presence: No minimum physical presence or residence requirement. Applicants are not required to live in Vanuatu during the application process or after citizenship is granted.
Dual citizenship: Permitted — Vanuatu recognises dual and multiple citizenship under its constitutional framework; investors generally do not need to renounce their original nationality
Best for: ONLY suitable for investors needing the fastest possible passport at minimum cost, with Asia-Pacific/Africa travel focus and NO requirement for EU/Schengen/UK access.

Key benefits

No minimum physical presence or residence requirement
Fast citizenship process
No language, history or civics test
No personal income tax
No capital gains tax
No inheritance or wealth tax
Family members can be included
Only active Citizenship by Investment programme in the Asia-Pacific region

Limitations / notes

No visa-free access to the EU Schengen Area
No visa-free access to the UK or USA
Enhanced international scrutiny and banking compliance
EU visa-free access was permanently removed
Higher banking and source-of-funds scrutiny may apply
Limited passport mobility compared with Caribbean CBI programmes
Programme subject to continuing international regulatory pressure

Passport strength

Mobility score

2/10

Visa-free

86 destinations

Tier

Emerging (<90)

UK: No; USA: Visa required; 89 visa-free destinations

Data assurance

Country verification

Workbook: 1

Country profile

Workbook

Vanuatu

Country profile is represented from workbook-derived programme and mobility rows.

Checked 2026-06-10