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Vanuatu Passport Gives You 10 Years to a Lifetime of Opportunities
A second passport grants you second citizenship and residency in Vanuatu, becoming a citizen of your home country and Vanuatu. It is handy when you are looking to travel, live, bank, operate businesses or invest in Vanuatu without restrictions from your primary government.
Why Consider a Second Passport?
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Utilize Global Financial Services: Enjoy more international financial options without restrictions.
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Travel Security: Avoid being stranded due to a lost or stolen passport. A second passport acts as a reliable backup.
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Avoid Rigorous Visa Processes: Gain unrestricted entry to many countries without the hassle of lengthy visa applications.
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Overcome Travel Restrictions: If your primary passport has limitations, a second one provides the freedom your business and life require.
Key Benefits of Vanuatu Citizenship
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Freedom of Movement: Access over 100 countries without visa hassles, including Schengen Area, UK, and other Commonwealth nations.
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Alluring Tax Policies: Enjoy a tax-friendly environment with zero corporate tax, no income tax, no capital gains, and no inheritance tax.
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Confidential Process: Your home country will not be informed of your application, ensuring complete privacy and allowing for dual citizenship.
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Lifetime & Hereditary Citizenship: Once approved, you and your dependents gain lifetime citizenship that can be passed down to future generations.
Required Documents
- Copies of current passports for all applicants
- Copies of national identity cards
- Marriage certificate (if applicable)
- Birth certificates (if applicable)
- Police clearance certificates
- Health declaration
- School transcripts (for children aged 18-25)
- Asset proof (not less than USD 250,000)
- Employment and academic certificates
- Bank reference letter
- Passport photos with white backgrounds
- Others if required
1. Expression of Interest
Applicant provides a clear copy of their original valid passport and a police clearance to the Agent.
2. FIU Clearance
All applicants require a FIU clearance. This takes up to 96 hours from when passport copy and supporting documents are received. The USD 5,000 FIU fee is payable upon lodgement and is non-refundable.
3. Citizenship Applicant Service Agreement
Upon FIU Clearance, the applicant and Agent proceed to sign the Citizenship Application Service Engagement Agreement.
4. Payment
The applicant must fill in all forms, provide necessary documents, and make payment for processing with 25% deposit of the total cost within five (5) working days from date of signing.
5. Lodgement to the Citizenship Commission
Once all is completed, the Agent will lodge the application. The processing time will be 1-2 months from date of lodgement.
6. Notice of Approval
Upon confirmation, a Notice Of Approval in principle will be issued pending completion of the final payment.
7. Balance of Payment / Cancellation
The applicant shall pay the remaining 75% balance within five (5) days. If no balance of payment is received after ninety (90) days, the Vanuatu Government has the right to cancel the whole application.
8. Issue of Vanuatu Passport
The Citizenship Commission will issue the Citizenship Certificate and instruct the Passport office to issue a Vanuatu passport to the successful applicant.
9. Oath of Allegiance
The Oaths Ceremony is performed electronically by the Commissioner of Oaths via ZOOM.
10. Refund Policy
If by any reason, the Vanuatu Government rejects an application, it will inform the agent and applicant and will provide a complete refund. The Agent will only refund the applicant when it has received all refund from Government.
