Visa Free
132 Countries
Passport Ranking
34th Place
Processing Time
2 to 3 months
Investment Type
Donation
About
Capital
Port Vila
Language
En - Fr - Bi
Total Area
12,189 km2
Currency
Vatu (VUV)
Location
Oceania
Exchange
1 VUV = 0.00904025 USD
Population
307,815
Calling Code
+678
Country
Vanuatu is a South Pacific Ocean nation made up of roughly 80 islands that stretches up to 1,300 kilometers. The islands offer Scuba Diving at Coral Reefs, Underwater Caverns and Wrecks such as the WWII-era Troopship SS President Coolidge. Harborside Port Vila, the nation’s capital and economic center, is on the island of Efate. The city is home to the Vanuatu National Museum, which explores the nation’s Melanesian culture.
Legal Basis
The government launched the Vanuatu Citizenship Productivity Program in 2017, which attracted the attention of many investors. Currently this program is one of the fastest ways to obtain second citizenship through investment, due to which eligible applicants can get citizenship within two months.
However, there are some rules you need to know.
Investors who receive Vanuatu citizenship have no right to interfere in the country’s political affairs, such as voting or running for elections.
Unfortunately, applicants from Iran (Persia), Iraq, Yemen, Syria, North Korea cannot get a passport. Still, if you have lived outside these countries for more than five years, you can apply for Vanuatu citizenship.
Requirements to Apply
Qualify for Vanuatu program
- Applicant must be minimum 18 years of age.
- Should hold no criminal records.
- Should undergo due diligence checks and gain approval.
- Should be able to prove the legitimate nature of their investment source.
- Should be of good health.
Investment Option
Donation to the Government (FIU)
Please note that Sadaf Investment Company will collect all costs from you after the Vanuatu government approval, and you will not pay any amount until then. Terms and conditions apply.
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Item
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Cost
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|---|---|
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Single Applicant
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USD 130,000
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Wife and Husband
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USD 150,000
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Family of 3
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USD 165,000
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Family of 4
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USD 180,000
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Additional family member
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USD 10,000
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Steps to be citizen
Step 1
- Start the process: After signing the contract with Sadaf Investment, you will deliver all the documents and sign the forms. Our expert team will be by your side at all stages to help you translate documents and complete all forms.
Step 2
- Documents Submission: In the second step, we will send all the prepared documents to the country of issuing the passport to start the process, and from the time of receiving the documents, the scheduling of your file will begin.
Step 3
- Due Diligence: The applicant’s file starts to review life history, type of business, and income. An experienced, government-approved team then conducts the investigation. You should note that this stage is one of the essential steps to obtaining citizenship.
Step 4
- Final approval: After passing the investigation stage, the government will issue the final approval. At this stage, the applicant can check the accuracy of his profile on the government website. The estimated duration is between 2 to 4 months.
Step 5
- Settle up payment: The applicant should pay all remaining amounts at this stage and receive a company stamped receipt. This amount must be paid immediately after the issuing of final invoice to have your certificate and passport on time.
Step 6
- Certificate & Passport: After the last payment, the government will issue citizenship documents and passports. The estimated time for obtaining a passport is 45 to 60 days after your amount is credited in to the government Bank Account.
Visa Free Countries
Currently, the Vanuatu passport holders can travel to 130 countries without a visa, a list of which is shown in the table below. If the name of a country is not on the list, it means that the holders of this passport need a visa to enter.
| Country | Status |
|---|---|
| Akrotiri and Dhekelia | Vanuatu citizens wanting to stay longer than 28 days in a one-year period need a permit. |
| Andorra | Vanuatu citizens are allowed to stay for 90 days. |
| Antigua and Barbuda | Vanuatan citizens can stay for up to 30 days. |
| Armenia | Obtainable on arrival at Zvartnots International Airport in Yerevan, or prior to travel online. Maximum stay for holders of a Vanuatuan passport who are travelling as a tourist is 120 days. |
| Austria | Vanuatu passport holders can stay for 90 days of a total 180 days in the Schengen Area. |
| Bahamas | No visa is required. Vanuatu passport holders are allowed a stay of up to 3 months. This period is extendable. |
| Bangladesh | For more information contact to Sadaf Investment. |
| Barbados | Vanuatu passport holders can stay for up to 6 months. |
| Belarus | Vanuatuan citizens can get a Visa on Arrival at Minsk International Airport and stay for 30days. |
| Belgium | Vanuatu passport holders can stay for 90 days of a total 180 days in the Schengen Area. |
| Belize | Vanuatu passport holders are allowed to stay for 1 month. |
| Bermuda | Vanuatu passport holders can stay for 21 days, extendable up to 6 months. |
| Bolivia | Vanuatu passport holders can stay for 90 days. |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Vanuatuan citizens are allowed to stay for 90 days within a 6-months period. |
| Botswana | Vanuatu passport holders have permission to spend 90 days within one calendar year. |
| British Virgin Islands | Vanuatu passport holders can stay for up to 6 months. |
| Bulgaria | 90 days within 180 days in the Schengen Area. |
| Cambodia | Vanuatu passport holders are allowed to stay for 30 days. |
| Cape Verde | The Visa on arrival is only available at the following airports: Nelson Mandela International Airport, Cesária Évora Airport, Amílcar Cabral International Airport and Aristides Pereira International Airport. |
| Cayman Islands | Vanuatu citizens are allowed to stay for up to 6 months. |
| Comoros | Vanuatu citizens can stay for 45 days provided they have a valid onward ticket and 6 month's validity on their passport. |
| Cook Islands | Vanuatu citizens are allowed to stay for 31 days. |
| Costa Rica | Vanuatu passport holders can stay for 30 days. |
| Croatia | Holders of a Vanuatuan passport can spend 90 days of 180 days in the Schengen Area in Croatia. |
| Cyprus | 90 days within a 180 days. |
| Czech Republic | Vanuatu passport holders can stay for 90 days of a total 180 days in the Schengen Area. |
| Denmark | Vanuatu passport holders can stay for 90 days of a total 180 days in the Schengen Area. |
| Dominica | Maximum of 182-day stay for holders of a Vanuatu passport. |
| Dominican Republic | For more information contact to Sadaf Investment. |
| Ecuador | Vanuatu passport holders can stay for 90 days. |
| Egypt | For more information contact to Sadaf Investment. |
| El Salvador | Vanuatu citizens can stay for 90 days. |
| Estonia | Vanuatu passport holders can stay for 90 days of a total 180 days in the Schengen Area. |
| Eswatini | Vanuatu citizens can spend up to 30 days in Eswantini. |
| Faroe Islands | The Faroe Islands are part of Denmark but not Schengen. You must apply for a visa via the Danish embassy. |
| Fiji | Vanuatu citizens can spend 4 months in Fiji. |
| Finland | Vanuatu passport holders can stay for 90 days of a total 180 days in the Schengen Area. |
| France | Vanuatu passport holders can stay for 90 days of a total 180 days in the Schengen Area. |
| French Polynesia | For more information contact to Sadaf Investment. |
| Gambia | Vanuatu citizens can stay for 90 days. |
| Germany | Vanuatu passport holders can stay for 90 days of a total 180 days in the Schengen Area. |
| Gibraltar | Holders of a Vanuatu passport can stay for up to 6 months. |
| Greece | Vanuatu passport holders can stay for 90 days of a total 180 days in the Schengen Area. |
| Greenland | Greenland is part of Denmark but not Schengen. You must apply for a visa via the Danish embassy. |
| Grenada | Holders of a Vanuatu passport can stay for up to 3 months in Grenada. |
| Guatemala | Vanuatu citizens can stay for 90 day. |
| Guinea-Bissau | Vanuatu citizens can stay for 90 days. |
| Haiti | Vanuatu citizens can stay for 90 days. |
| Honduras | Vanuatu passport holders can stay for up to 90 days. |
| Hong Kong (SAR China) | Vanuatu passport holders are permitted to stay for 90 days. |
| Hungary | Vanuatu passport holders can stay for 90 days of a total 180 days in the Schengen Area. |
| Iceland | Vanuatu passport holders can stay for 90 days of a total 180 days in the Schengen Area. |
| Indonesia | Vanuatu passport holders can stay for up to 30 days. |
| Iran | Holders of a Vanuatu passport can stay for 30 days with an option to extend. |
| Ireland | Vanuatuan passport holders can stay for up to 90 days. |
| Israel | Vanuatu passport holders can stay for up to 3 months. |
| Italy | Vanuatu passport holders can stay for 90 days of a total 180 days in the Schengen Area. |
| Jamaica | Vanuatu passport holders can stay for up to 6 months. |
| Jordan | Vanuatu passport holders can stay for up to 30 days. |
| Kenya | Holders of a Vanuatu passport can stay for 90 days. |
| Kiribati | 4 months within one calendar year. |
| Kosovo | Vanuatu passport holders are allowed to stay for 90 days. |
| Laos | Apply online prior to travelling to stay for 30 days. The stay is extendable to 60 days. General entry points: Wattay International Airport and the First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge Entry points Lalai, Lantui, Meuang mom, Pakxan, and Phoudou are open only to visa holders. |
| Latvia | Vanuatu passport holders can stay for 90 days of a total 180 days in the Schengen Area. |
| Lesotho | Vanuatu citizens can stay for 90 days. |
| Liechtenstein | Vanuatu passport holders can stay for 90 days of a total 180 days in the Schengen Area. |
| Lithuania | Vanuatu passport holders can stay for 90 days of a total 180 days in the Schengen Area. |
| Luxembourg | Vanuatu passport holders can stay for 90 days of a total 180 days in the Schengen Area. |
| Macao | Vanuatu citizens are permitted to spend between 14 and 180 days in Macao. |
| Madagascar | Apply and pay for the Madagascar e Visa onine prior to travelling. You can opt for a 30, 60, or 90-day visa. |
| Malawi | Vanuatu citizens can stay for 90 days. |
| Malaysia | Vanuatu passport holders can stay for 30 days. |
| Maldives | Vanuatu citizens can stay for 30 days or more. |
| Malta | Vanuatu passport holders can stay for 90 days of a total 180 days in the Schengen Area. |
| Marshall Islands | Holders of a Vanuatu passport can stay for 90 days. |
| Mauritania | For more information contact to Sadaf Investment. |
| Mauritius | Vanuatu citizens can stay for 90 days. |
| Micronesia | Vanuatu passport holders can stay for 30 days. |
| Moldova | Holders of a Vanuatuan passport can stay for 90 days within a 180-day period. |
| Monaco | Vanuatu citizens can stay for 90 days of a total 180 days in the Schengen Area. |
| Montenegro | Vanuatu passport holders can stay for 90 days. |
| Montserrat | Vanuatu citizens can stay for up to 6 months. |
| Mozambique | Obtainable at all entry points, Vanuatu citizens can stay for 30 days provided you can prove your visiting for a holiday. Passport must have 6 months’ validity. |
| Nauru | For more information contact to Sadaf Investment. |
| Nepal | Vanuatu passport holders can stay for 90 days. Visa on Arrival is available at Tribhuvan International Airport. |
| Netherlands | Vanuatu passport holders can stay for 90 days of a total 180 days in the Schengen Area. |
| New Caledonia | Vanuatu passport holders are allowed to stay for up to 90 days in a 180-day period. |
| Nicaragua | Vanuatu citizens can stay for 90 days. |
| Niue | Vanuatu citizens can stay for up to 30 days. |
| Norway | Vanuatu passport holders can stay for 90 days of a total 180 days in the Schengen Area. |
| Palau | Vanuatu citizens can stay for 30 days. |
| Palestinian Territories | 21 days, no access to Gaza by sea. |
| Panama | Vanuatu passport holders can stay for 180 days. |
| Papua New Guinea | Obtainable for up to 60 days. |
| Peru | Holders of a Vanuatu passport can stay for a maximum of 180 days. |
| Philippines | Vanuatu citizens can stay for 30 days. |
| Poland | Vanuatu passport holders can stay for 90 days of a total 180 days in the Schengen Area. |
| Portugal | Vanuatu passport holders can stay for 90 days of a total 180 days in the Schengen Area. |
| Romania | Vanuatu passport holders can stay for 90 days within a 180-day period. |
| Russian Federation | Vanuatu passport holders can stay for 90 days within a 180-day period. |
| Rwanda | Vanuatu passport holders can stay for 90 days. |
| Samoa | Vanuatu passport holders can get a 60-day entry permit. |
| San Marino | Vanuatuan citizens can stay for 10 days. Schengen Area visa rules apply because access is through Italy. |
| Senegal | 90 days. |
| Seychelles | Return ticket, accommodation information, and proof of funds required to obtain a 90-day visitor permit. |
| Sierra Leone | Vanuatu passport holders are allowed to stay for 30 days. |
| Singapore | Vanuatu citizens are allowed to stay for 30 days. |
| Slovakia | Vanuatu passport holders can stay for 90 days of a total 180 days in the Schengen Area. |
| Slovenia | Vanuatu passport holders can stay for 90 days of a total 180 days in the Schengen Area. |
| Solomon Islands | Vanuatu citizens can get a 90-day visitor permit on arrival. |
| Somalia | 30-day visitor permit is vailable at: Bosaso Airport, Galcaio Airport, and Mogadishu Airport. |
| Spain | Vanuatu passport holders can stay for 90 days of a total 180 days in the Schengen Area. |
| Sri Lanka | Electronic Travel Authorisation required, available via online application, stays of 30-180 days are permitted. Apply online to avoid long queues at the airport. |
| St. Helena | 6 months' passport validity and medical cover required, Vanuatu passport holders can stay for up to 183 days. |
| St. Kitts and Nevis | For more information contact to Sadaf Investment. |
| St. Lucia | Citizens of Vanuatu can stay for 6 weeks. |
| St. Pierre and Miquelon | Vanuatu passport holders are allowed to stay for up to 90 days in a 180-day period. |
| St. Vincent and the Grenadines | Holders of a Vanuatu passport can stay fo up to 30 days. |
| Sweden | Vanuatu passport holders can stay for 90 days of a total 180 days in the Schengen Area. |
| Switzerland | Vanuatu passport holders can stay for 90 days of a total 180 days in the Schengen Area. |
| Tanzania | Vanuatu passport holders can stay for 90 days. |
| Thailand | Vanuatu passport holders can stay for up to 15 days. |
| Timor-Leste | Only available at the following entry points: Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport or at the Dili Sea Port. Vanuatu citizens can stay for 30 days with this Visa. |
| Togo | Vanuatu citizens can stay for 7 days. |
| Tonga | For more information contact to Sadaf Investment. |
| Trinidad and Tobago | Vanuatu passport holders can stay for 3 months within a 6-months period. |
| Tuvalu | Holders of a Vanuatu passport can stay for 1 month. |
| Uganda | Holders of a Vanuatu passport can stay for 3 months. |
| United Kingdom | Vanuatu citizens can stay for 6 months. |
| Vatican City | Holders of a Vanuatu passport can stay for up to 90 days. |
| Wallis and Futuna | Vanuatu passport holders are allowed to stay for up to 90 days in a 180-day period. |
| Zambia | Vanuatu citizens are allowed to stay for 90 day. |
| Zimbabwe | Holders of a Vanuatu passport can stay for 3 months. |
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If you are interested in applying for Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment program, please don’t hesitate to call us for a free consultation. Sadaf Investment can help and guide you through the entire process of attaining Vanuatu citizenship and passport.