Vanuatu
Development Support Program (DSP)
Vanuatu offers two citizenship pathways: the Vanuatu Development Support Program (DSP) and the Vanuatu Capital Investment Plan Program (CIIP). As Asia Pacific’s sole citizenship program, Vanuatu provides generous tax incentives and visa-free travel to over 100 countries and territories as a Commonwealth member.
Vanuatu
Development Support Program
The Vanuatu Development Support Program (DSP) offers a quick path to citizenship through a financial contribution to the country’s development fund. Investors and families gain visa-free access to many countries, supporting Vanuatu’s economic growth.
- Population: Around 307,000 inhabitants
- Languages: Bislama, English, French
- Currency: Vanuatu Vatu (VUV)
- Visa-Free Travel:129 countries.
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Advantage
- Geographical Location: Located in the South Pacific, comprising over 80 islands.
- Visa-Free Access: Allows visa-free access or visa on arrival to over
100 countries across Asia, Americas, Africa, Middle East, Oceania, and the Caribbean. - Australian Visa Possibility: Opportunity to apply for an online visa
or a 1-year multiple entry visa for Australia. - Family Inclusion: Option to include parents, spouse, and dependent
children up to the age of 25. - Bilingual Languages: Officially recognizes English and French
- Exclusive Program: The sole Citizenship-by-Investment program in
the Asia Pacific region. - No Language or Residency Requirements
- Tax Benefits: Considered a tax haven, offering extensive tax advantages:
- No personal income or corporate tax.
- No withholding tax and capital gains tax.
- No estate, wealth, and gift tax.
Requirements
- Payment to Government: Applicants must make a payment to the
Vanuatu Government. - Age Requirement: Must be over 18 years old.
- Clean Record: Must have no criminal record.
- Document Submission: Provide all necessary documents in English.
- Health Certification: Present a medical certificate confirming good
health.
Contribution
- Due Diligence Clearance:
- Initial non-refundable payment of USD 7,000 for due diligence checks by the Government Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU).
- Upon clearance, applicants can proceed with the citizenship application.
- Contribution:
One-time non-refundable donation to the Vanuatu Government:- USD 130,000 for a single applicant.
- USD 150,000 for a married couple.
- USD 165,000 for a married couple and 1 child.
- USD 180,000 for a married couple and 2 children.
- USD 25,000 for each additional dependent.
- Approval:
- After making the contribution and submitting the application, the Citizenship Commission grants final approval.
Process
- Due Diligence Clearance within 14 days, requiring passport, police & medical certificates, CV, and initial fees.
- Payment of donation and remaining fees.
- Submission of full application.
- Approval granted within 1-2 months.
- Oath of Allegiance in Vanuatu or online to obtain passport.
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