Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment Program - Get Vanuatu Residency and Passport

А: You must be a Vanuatu citizen in order to be eligible for a Vanuatu passport. Vanuatuan citizenship can be secured via investment.

А: The Vanuatu passport is valid for 10 years. 

А: The renewal process must be initiated in Vanuatu. The costs are 7000 VUV (around US$60) for  normal processing within 21 days and up to 15000 VUV (around US$130) for urgent processing within 3 days. If delivery is required (in the event that the investor cannot go to Vanuatu for the renewal) than a Vanuatu government official can deliver the passport directly. Costs for this service vary but are generally around US$3000, which covers a service fee and the government official’s travel expenses.

А: To apply for a new passport for your child, you need to complete the application form with your child’s information, including the consent section.

А: No, information regarding your Vanuatu citizenship is not disclosed to third parties.

А: Yes, you can change your first and last name after obtaining citizenship. This costs $10,000 and takes about a month. 

А: Yes. The Republic of Vanuatu allows dual citizenship.

А: No. You can only apply for a Vanuatu citizenship through a Designated Agent who is appointed by the government and carries out communication with citizenship commission.

А: The best time to visit Vanuatu is between April and October when it’s sunny, warm, and less humid. However, February-April are often the cheapest to visit as it’s not peak tourist season.

А: The flight to Vanuatu takes about 4 hours from Australia’s east coast. International flights arrive in Port Vila on the island of Efate, with taxis and shuttle transfers available to mainland resorts. There are also other transfer options for Espiritu Santo and Tanna Island.

А: You can easily get around Vanuatu via metered taxis and bus services. 

А: Yes. However, it’s not really necessary as the islands are compact and easy to get around by walking, biking, or taking a taxi or bus. These options are much more affordable. 

А: Yes. However, parents should be aware that there are not many resorts with child-friendly facilities. There are a variety of self-catering accommodation options which are well-suited for families and are often smaller, unique properties.

А: Bring reef shoes to protect your feet if you plan on exploring the coral reefs. 

А: Most resorts accept major credit cards except AMEX. ATMs are available in the main street of Port Vila along with a variety of money exchange services. 

А: The currency in Vanuatu is Vatu. 1 Australian dollar is approximately 80 vatu.

А: No. Tipping and bargaining are not part of local customs. 

А: Yes. On Sundays you can only buy alcohol in bars or restaurants. 

А: Yes. Most of Vanuatu’s resorts offer WiFi. 

А: Yes. Just like Australia and New Zealand, Vanuatu runs on 230V plugs.