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Citizenship by Investment
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Citizenship by Investment
Vanuatu
The fastest citizenship in the world — a passport in as little as two to three months.
Contribution, single applicant
$130,000
Couple / 3 / 4 people
$150,000 / $165,000 / $180,000; +$15,000 each extra
Realistic timeline
2–3 months
Visa-free
~90 destinations; no Schengen, no UK
Visit to the country
Not required
Open to RF/RB citizens
Yes
Overview
Vanuatu, a Pacific island nation, runs the fastest citizenship-by-investment programme available: approvals can be issued in as little as two to three months through a straightforward government donation.
Vanuatu levies no tax on income, capital gains, dividends or inheritance, making it attractive for international entrepreneurs seeking a quick, low-commitment second citizenship.
Key benefits
- Fastest processing of any programme — 2–3 months
- Simple, donation-based application
- No residence or visit requirement
- Zero income, capital-gains and inheritance tax
- Family: spouse, children up to 25, parents from 50
- No visa-free Schengen or UK access (EU suspended it in 2023)
Investment options
- Development Support Programme donation from $130,000
- $150,000 couple, $165,000 family of 3, $180,000 family of 4, +$15,000 per extra member
Questions and answers
How much does Vanuatu citizenship cost in 2026?
As of October 2026, the Vanuatu contribution is $130,000 for one applicant, $150,000 for a couple, $165,000 for three and $180,000 for four, plus $15,000 per additional member. It is a non-refundable donation; due diligence for each adult and legal support are paid on top.
How long does Vanuatu citizenship take?
As of October 2026, Vanuatu citizenship takes 2–3 months, fully remote — the fastest citizenship by investment. There is no published deadline for the state's decision; the main investment is paid only after the Financial Intelligence Unit check clears.
Does a Vanuatu passport give visa-free Schengen?
No. As of October 2026, Vanuatu citizens need a Schengen visa: the EU fully suspended the waiver on 4 February 2023 and the Council removed Vanuatu from the visa-free list on 12 December 2024 (Aftera's Vanuatu articles date the final abolition to February 2025). The UK and Ireland also require visas. The visa-free list is about 90 destinations.
Whom can I include in a Vanuatu application?
As of October 2026, Vanuatu accepts the spouse, children up to 25 (under 18 automatically; 18–25 if dependent and in full-time university study), and parents and grandparents from 50 who are financially dependent and live with the investor.
Is Vanuatu open to Russian and Belarusian citizens?
Yes. As of October 2026, Vanuatu accepts citizens of Russia and Belarus and allows dual citizenship. A Vanuatu passport, as a non-sanctioned second citizenship, also opens the Greek Golden Visa. Vanuatu is on the FTS automatic-exchange list, so accounts there are reported to the Russian tax service.
Vanuatu or Turkey for a family of four?
As of October 2026, a family of four costs from $180,000 in Vanuatu (2–3 months, non-refundable) versus a flat $400,000 property in Turkey (9–12 months, an asset resellable after 3 years). If the family includes adult children or parents, only Vanuatu accepts them in one application.
Read more
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- Where these passports actually work — and where they don’t: an honest 2026 map
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Last reviewed: October 2026. Figures are indicative starting points; programme terms change — confirm on consultation.