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Overview

Vanuatu, a former British and French colony, consists of an archipelago of about 80 islands in the South Pacific. Its strategic location provides an ideal safe haven, far from major population centers.

LANGUAGE

english

TIMEZONE

GMT +11 (VST)

DIRECT FLIGHTS

AUSTRALIA

CURRENCY

Vatu

Vatu

Citizenship

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Top 50 Strongest Passport in the World
94
94 visa-free destinations
91%
91% South Pacific reach

Vanuatu's passport allows visa-free travel to 94 destinations worldwide, including Vanuatu, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Russia.

Vanuatu allows dual citizenship without restrictions.

You can keep any passports you already hold as per the Vanuatu Citizenship Act (1980).

How often do I need to renew my Vanuatu passport?

You need to renew your Vanuatu passport every 10 years for adults.

Who is coming?

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You

United States

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Timeline

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Time to passport estimation

Procedure

The Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment program allows you to obtain direct citizenship and a passport in a matter of weeks. This program is the world's fastest and one of the most flexible.

Can citizenship be passed down to my future generations?

Yes.

Do I need to visit Vanuatu?

No, you do not need to visit Vanuatu to obtain citizenship. However, you will be required to visit their Hong Kong or Dubai Embassy to collect your biometrics and issue your passport, as Vanuatu is transitioning to biometric passports as part of their international compliance efforts.

Required documents

Passport

Birth certificate

Proof of address

Bank reference letter

Motivation letter

Sworn affidavits

ID card

Proof of marital status

Proof of funds

Professional reference letter

Wealth statements

Police records

Starting from

$150,700