CAPITAL INVESTMENT IMMIGRATION PLAN (CIIP)

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The CIIP is Vanuatu’s newest program, launched in 2023. the program aims to offer Vanuatu citizenship to foreign investors whilst contributing a portion of investment towards Government approved development sectors. 

The program is designed with families in mind and is priced in a way that accommodates families. The price of the program is the same for a single applicant up to a family of four. 

The program is also highly attractive compared to other CBI programs around the world as it features an investment component that is redeemable after 5 years. 

 

DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT PROGRAM (DSP)

The DSP was the first launched Vanuatu citizenship by investment program, first launched in 2017 is a straight donation to the Vanuatu government. 

The program is now more suited to single applicants or married couples with a cheaper up front cost than the CIIP for these two applicant types.

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Part 1: FIU, Interpol and Immigration Due Dilligence

The first stage of the citizenship application process is the probity check and due diligence from three Vanuatu Departments - The Financial Intelligence Unit, Vanuatu's Interpol Office and the Department of Immigration.

This process requires the following information/documents from applicants:

  • Full name
  • Gender
  • Place and country of birth
  • Martial Status
  • Permanent Address
  • Current Adress (if different from permanent address)
  • Certified copy of Passport
  • Certified copy of Driver's Licence/National ID
  • CV/Resume including education, background and employment/business history
  • Family tree of immediate family (parents, siblings, spouse, children)
  • Police clearance showing no criminal record from state of origin. Also from any countries of residence lived in for more than one year in the past 10 years
  • Payment of USD $5000 fee (non refundable)

Please note that the full application fee is only payable upon successful approval of part one.

Timeframe: Up to 14 working days

Part 2: Full Document Submission

The part of the application process is the full document submission to the Vanuatu Citizenship's Office and Commission. The following documents are required:

  • Copy of approval letters from FIU, Interpol and Immigration
  • Copy of medical certificate (not older than 12 months)
  • Certified copy of birth certificate
  • Certified copy of asset report (current assets, liabilities, income) which shows source of funds
  • Declaration of how income and Assets generated (Employment, Business, Investment, Family or Other- must specify)
  • Proof of current residential address (Utility bill, Bank letter, Bank Statement)
  • The Citizenship Office may request additional information - for example articles of incorporation for business by which income or assets were generated
  • Payment of full application fee

Timeframe: Subject to approval at a scheduled Citizenship Commission. Variable but typically held every 2-3 weeks 

Approval from Citizenship Commission and Issuing of Citizenship Certificate

Upon consideration by the Citizenship Commission if the applicant is deemed a suitable candidate for Vanuatu Citizenship, their application will be approved and they will receive a Vanuatu Citizenship Certificate

Part 3: Obtaining the Vanuatu Passport

Due to recent changes to the regulations, it is now a requirement to travel to Vanuatu to complete the necessary steps to be issued with a Vanuatu passport. These steps include:

  • Obtaining local equivalent of birth certificate
  • Obtaining Vanuatu national ID
  • Having biometrics taken by the Department of Immigration 

Once these steps have been completed the Department of Immigration will print and issue the new passport. 

Timeframe: subject to the applicant's ability to travel to Vanuatu

DSP FEES

  • FIU, Immigration, Interpol Due Diligence Fee: USD $5000
  • Single Applicant: USD $130,000
  • Married Couple: USD $150,000
  • Married Couple + 1 Dependent Child: USD $165,000
  • Married Couple + 2 Dependent Children: USD $180,000
  • Additional Dependent: USD $10,000

CIIP FEES

  • FIU, Immigration, Interpol Due Diligence Fee: USD $5000
  • Single Applicant: USD $115,000+ USD $50,000
  • Married Couple: USD $115,000+ USD $50,000
  • Married Couple & 1 Dependent Child: USD $115,000+ USD $50,000
  • Married Couple & 2 Dependent Children: USD $115,000+ USD $50,000
  • Additional Dependent: USD $25,000