Get your Vanuatu passport with our accurate cost breakdown.
The Republic of Vanuatu offers the fastest citizenship by investment programme in Asia-Pacific. Real numbers, no hype — compare DSP vs CIIP routes, understand every fee, and get a personalised 2026 quote. Fully remote, fully confidential.
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Since 2012, Vanuatu Fast Citizenship has been guiding high-net-worth individuals and families through citizenship by investment, Interpol matters, and cross-border legal challenges. We're not a broker — we're your legal team.
"Vanuatu Fast Citizenship handled our family of four's CIIP application from start to finish. Every fee was explained upfront, zero surprises, passport in 7 weeks."
— M.A., UAE · Family of 4 · CIIP
"As a Russian national with a complex profile, I was worried about due diligence. The team pre-screened everything — approved first time."
— A.S., Russia · Single · DSP
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💡 All-in from $135,500 for a single applicant: $130,000 government donation (DSP) + $5,500 due-diligence fee. Couples and families pay more — see the full breakdown below.
Cost breakdown
What you actually pay in 2026
There isn't one single "price" — it's several components depending on your route and family size.
Government contribution / application fee (route-specific)
Due diligence processing (non-refundable once started)
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A standard Vanuatu CBI application requires the following documents for each applicant:
Valid passport (min. 6 months validity)
Certified birth certificate
Police clearance certificate (all countries of residence for 5+ years)
Bank reference letter and 3 months bank statements
Source of funds documentation (business ownership, salary slips, tax returns)
Medical certificate (HIV/TB test)
Marriage certificate (if applicable)
Children's birth certificates (if applicable)
Certified passport-size photographs
CV / résumé
All documents must be apostilled or notarised. We guide you through each step.
Costs depend on the route (DSP vs CIIP). DSP starts around $130,000 for a single applicant (all-inclusive), while CIIP involves a $100,000 fee element plus a $50,000 redeemable pledge. Due diligence fees apply on both routes.
No. $100,000 is the government/application fee element under CIIP. Add the $50,000 redeemable pledge, $5,500 due diligence fee, plus issuance and courier costs.
Under DSP, a family of four is approximately $186,000 all-inclusive. Under CIIP, the $100,000 fee covers up to four members, plus pledge and due diligence. Confirm 2026 rules.
The due diligence fee (~$5,000–$7,500) is typically non-refundable once checks begin. We pre-screen your profile so you don't pay for a rejected application.
Typically 1–2 months. FIU checks take 1–2 weeks, then committee approval. CIIP 45-day expedited may be available — confirm before filing.
No. The process is fully remote. The Oath of Allegiance can be conducted via video call or at a consulate where available.
It means you can travel without a prior visa — but this includes Visa-on-Arrival or eVisas. Access varies and can change. Always verify entry requirements before travel.
Vanuatu has no personal income tax, but outcomes depend on your residency and circumstances. Always get independent professional tax advice.
Yes, typically you can add a spouse or children after obtaining citizenship for an additional fee. Confirm 2026 rates for post-citizenship additions.
If refused at due diligence, you lose the DD fee but typically don't pay the full government contribution. This is why we thoroughly assess your profile upfront — our 98% approval rate reflects this.
Yes. Vanuatu permits dual and multiple citizenship. You are not required to renounce your home country passport when obtaining Vanuatu citizenship.
DSP (Development Support Programme) is a single non-refundable government donation — simpler and faster, most popular choice. CIIP (Capital Investment Immigration Plan) combines a smaller $100,000 donation with a $50,000 redeemable bond (returned after 5 years), making the net cost lower but the process slightly more complex.
Yes. The Vanuatu CBI program is regulated by the Vanuatu Citizenship Office and has operated since 2017. A Vanuatu passport is a recognised ICAO travel document, accepted by immigration authorities worldwide.
A Vanuatu passport gives visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to around 90 destinations, including Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia and Russia, plus visa-on-arrival or eVisa for Thailand, India and South Korea. It does not cover the Schengen Area or the UK, which have required a visa since 2023–24. Access can change — always verify current entry requirements before travel.
