Rated Consistently As Vanuatu's Preferred Citizenship Firm

CREATING GLOBAL CITIZENS

Rated consistently as Vanuatu’s preferred citizenship firm Stephanie S Mahuk Official Accredited Agent of the Republic of A message Vanuatu from our Principal

With increasing travel issues and instability worldwide, we have seen a dramatic increase in individuals and families exploring secondary citizenship and residency options.

This increase in interest has seen a threefold We offer a global support network for increase in applications for the Vanuatu our international clients, expert advice on citizenship by investment option known as immigration matters and provide a myriad of the Development Support Program (DSP) additional services that together, make us the Stanford Knight & Partners are a government- leading Vanuatu citizenship advisor. appointed, official agent of the DSP. Working with Stanford Knight ensures you are Choosing Our team at Stanford Knight were the private dealing with the firm that developed the sector partner who worked with the Vanuatu program and has a 100% client approval rate us supports government in 2013, introducing citizenship along with the fastest processing time for worthy causes by investment to the country. your application. When you process your citizenship We helped draft the legislation and Our team look forward to working with application through Stanford Knight constitution to allow dual citizenship and you and ensuring you join our fast-growing and partners, a % of our fee supports enable the program we can now offer you. list of genuinely global citizens. worthy causes including annual Today we are a lead partner of the Citizenship school scholarships for disadvantaged Commission. We assist clients from around Stephanie S Mahuk (Bcomm/LLB) children, the Vanuatu Surfing the world to become citizens of our proud PRINCIPAL Association encouraging youth in island nation. sport and Island Outreach, an NGO working in communities restoring marine areas for conservation.

Whatsapp +678 756 6666 [email protected] | www.stanfordknight.com Overview of DSP and CBI 1 Benefits 2 Global diplomatic 3 and agency network Our team 4 Fees 5 Application process 6 Required documents 7 FAQs 8 Detailed list of Visa 10 requirements for Vanuatu passport holders About Vanuatu 13

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Whatsapp +678 756 6666 [email protected] | www.stanfordknight.com Overview of DSP & CBI

Starting January 2017, the Government of the Republic of Vanuatu launched the Development Support Program (DSP) for the purpose of raising funds to support infrastructure and promoting economic development of Vanuatu. The DSP is a new provision enacted by the Vanuatu Government under the Citizenship Act with the powers conferred on the Prime Minister.

The Vanuatu Government’s commitment The citizenship acquired under the to ensure a stable and an enabling DSP program is fully recognised by the business environment is demonstrated by Government of Vanuatu and the nationality having in place key national frameworks is regarded as Ni-Vanuatu (Vanuatu and international commitments. Ongoing citizen). Those applying for and receiving review of existing polices supporting Vanuatu Citizenship under the DSP have investments and developing new ones is the full right to reside in Vanuatu at all a priority for the Government to be able to times and the passport is renewable compete globally for critical foreign direct upon expiry. Furthermore, Citizenship is investment and the development benefits hereditary. it brings.

Completely confidential process

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• Vanuatu passport gives access to 125 visa- free or visa on arrival countries including the United Kingdom, European Union and Singapore. Vanuatu also has a mutual visa waiver agreement with Schengen Area and Russia. You can stay up to 90 days within any 180 day period in a Schengen country and 6 months in a year in the United Kingdom.

• Vanuatu has zero corporate tax, it also has no income tax, no capital gains tax, no estate tax, no wealth tax, no withholding tax, no gift tax and no other personal income taxes. Aside from a locally applied 15% VAT, there are almost no taxes at all. Vanuatu is business-friendly.

• Dual Citizenship

• Fastest 2nd Citizenship in the world 100% client

• Completely confidential process approval rate

• No landing or residing requirements, the entire process can be completed remotely

• Vanuatu is a member of the Commonwealth and its citizens are considered Commonwealth citizens granting them additional rights in the United Kingdom and certain Commonwealth countries.

• Passports are valid for a period of 10 years renewable for the same period.

PAGE 2 Whatsapp +678 756 6666 [email protected] | www.stanfordknight.com Vanuatu based since 2005 Global diplomatic and agency network Our offices/agents locations are: With our directors having established professional offices in Vanuatu since 2005, we have developed the largest global network of professional advisors, all of whom must pass stringent AML London and Due Diligence checks before Brussels Zurich joining our network. New York We have a full complement of both Cyprus South Korea Malta Accredited Agencies around the Shanghei Dubai world to assist you in any situation. Hong Kong We also have standing relationships with all High Commissions and Africa Embassies of the Republic of Vanuatu who can assist with any consular affair issues such as lost Brazil passports or visa enquiries. Vanuatu Head Office

New Zealand

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STEPHANIE MAHUK ROSALIND COX GLEN CRAIG CARL NGAMOKI-CAMERON PRINCIPAL DIRECTOR DIRECTOR COMMERCIAL LAWYER, I am the principal of Stanford Knight and A New Zealander and Vanuatu citizen, I am a Vanuatu citizen and was the key PROFESSIONAL ARBITRATOR Partners and a Senior Associate at one of I divide my time between person involved in developing Vanuatu’s & DIRECTOR Vanuatu largest law firms and hold a Bachelor both Vanuatu and New Zealand. Citizenship By Investment Programme and I have over 20 years business experience, of Commerce (Economics) and a Bachelor of Across both countries I have I am a Licensed Securities Dealer and holds 17 of which as a commercial lawyer, Law from the University of the South Pacific extensive private sector background a CSP Licence from the Vanuatu Securities professional arbitrator and director in practising since 2012. in tourism, hotal & operations Commission. New Zealand, Fiji and the Pacific. I have I have extensive experience in a wide range management, project management I have an extensive private sector background served as a local director for foreign investors of practice areas including multi-jurisdictional and property development. I hold in climate finance, policy development, tourism, and companies listed on the South Pacific transactions, telecommunications, banking a Bachelor of Business (Human agriculture and property industry with practical Stock Exchange. I have been Chairman and and finance, companies, labour, employment, Resource Management). hands on knowledge of doing business President of several high profile local and intellectual property, conveyancing, land I possess in-depth knowledge and in the pacific context. My clients including regional organisations in the Pacific, dealing leases and commercial and criminal litigation. have practical hands on experience Governments, financial institutions , corporates, with activities ranging from equity investment, I have represented and advised clients from a of the intricacies of investing, regional agencies and institutional investors have property development, finance, estate and variety of sectors including government, telco, developing and operating businesses enjoyed a broad range of advisory and strategic trustee services, air terminal services and regulatory bodies, financial services, education, within the Vanuatu commercial sector. services from myself. national sporting organisations, amongst real estate, retail, hospitality, professional My key focus within Stanford Knight I have resided permanently in Vanuatu for other things. More recently, I have been services and manufacturing. is to guide our clients through 15 years and sit on numerous private and engaged in business in China (Hong Kong) I have served as a Secretary of Transparency the process of attaining Vanuatu public boards and committees including the and established an Asia-Pacific network of International Vanuatu and she is the current citizenship and enabling them to current Chairperson of the Vanuatu Business leading lawyers and business advisors. I thrive President of the Vanuatu Surf Association take full advantage of all the benefits Resilience Council. in complex and diverse environments, and provide practical solutions. being an avid surfer myself. this offers. My passion is driving development in the South Pacific through direct investment in sustainable industries.

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ALL INCLUSIVE COSTS - NO HIDDEN COSTS Single Applicant Married or Defacto Couple Stanford Knight and Partners are official Vanuatu Government $135,250 $155,500 Master agents of the DSP programme and charge no additional fee. Family + 1 child (< 18 years of age) Family + 2 children (<18 years of age)

• Fees include $170,750 $186,000

• Due diligence processing via Financial Resident dependent children (18-25 year) Intelligence Unit Extra dependent children or dependent parents (50+ years) • Government legislated citizenship application fees $10,000 per child $10,000 per dependent • Citizenship certificates

• Passports

Be aware of non accredited agents offering at rates lower than those mandated by law in Vanuatu. If the Vanuatu Government identity this has occurred, an applicants citizenship maybe revoked.

PAGE 5 Whatsapp +678 756 6666 [email protected] | www.stanfordknight.com Application process Stanford Knight & Partners will process your application faster than any other service provider. We ensure you are informed throughout each step of the process. The full citizenship process will take 4-6 weeks from receiving initial documents and all processes and can be completed outside of Vanuatu.

1. DUE DILIGENCE 3. APPLICATION 5. FINAL PAYMENT OF FEES

The Citizenship Commission require each Stanford Knight review full documentation The balance of Government citizenship member of an application to complete and submits application with 25% of fee is required to be receipted before due diligence processing via the Financial Government fee to Citizenship Commission issuing citizenship certificates. Intelligence Unit (FIU). The required which convenes twice per month. documents are to be submitted with FIU processing fee of $5,000 to commence the process.

6. CITIZENSHIP CERTIFICATE 2. PRE-APPROVAL 4. CITIZENSHIP COMMISSION APPROVAL & PASSPORT ISSUED

Upon confirmation from FIU that an Upon the Citizenship Commission The final step is the applicant taking applicant has no adverse findings, approving an application, they will their Oath of Allegiance. This will then a ‘pre-approval’ is granted and the issue an Approval in Principle Letter. be commissioned by the Vanuatu full citizenship application can proceed. Government’s Commissioner of Oath. In this ceremony the new Citizen receives their Certificate of Vanuatu Citizenship as well as their new Vanuatu passport.

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PRINCIPAL CANDIDATE’S PRINCIPAL CANDIDATE’S ASSET PROOF REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MAIN SPOUSE

Vanuatu Development Support Program Citizenship Nomination Form – PRINCIPAL CANDIDATE Vanuatu Development Support Program Citizenship Nomination Form REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR DEPENDENTS – SPOUSE • ➢Employment certification PRINCIPAL CANDIDATE’S PERSONAL PARTICULARS A1. Candidate’s surname: A2. Candidate’s first (given) name: A3. Gender: SPOUSE’S PERSONAL PARTICULARS Male B1. Spouse’s surname: B2. Spouse’s first (given) name B3. Gender: Female Male A4. Place and country of birth: A5. Date of birth: A6. Marital status: Unmarried Married Female Divorce Re-married Widowed B4. Place and country of birth: B5. Date of birth: B6. Marital Status: Married Re-married • Signed nomination form • ➢Signed Nomination form A7. Permanent address: A8. Current address (if different from A7): • ➢Bank reference B7. Permanent address: B8. Current address (if different from B7): A9. Telephone number: A10. E-mail address:

B9. Telephone number: B10. E-mail address:

A11: Existing passport number: A12. Passport issue date and country: A13. Passport expiration date: • Signed passport application form • ➢Signed Passport application form B11. Existing passport number: B12. Passport issue date and B13. Passport expiration date • ➢Professional reference A14. Vanuatu non-citizen identity card number: A15: Occupation: country: B14. Vanuatu non-citizen identity card number: B15. Occupation:

ASSET PROOF A16. Amount (USD) of funds contributed: A17. Name of major banker: MEDICAL CERTIFICATE

B16. I have attached my medical certificate • Valid Passport • ➢Valid Passport A18. Amount stated in Asset report: A19. Asset Report issued by: (Asset must be 250,000USD plus) • ➢Academic certification CRIMINAL RECORDS VERIFICATION B17. Police certificate from state of origin: B18. Police certificate issuing party: B19. Issue date (must be within 6 months): A20: Income and asset gained through: Employment Business B20. FIU clearance from Vanuatu: B21. Police certificate issuing party: B22. Issue date (must be within 6 months): (certified notarised copies) (certified notarised copies) Investment Family Others, please explain: B23. Police certificate or certificate of no criminal records must be provided. Attached is the original / true copy of police certificate or certificate of similar nature issued in my country of existing citizenship and by the country of in which I lived more than one year during the past ten years.

A21. I hereby declare that none of the funds specified in the Asset Report were obtained as the result of any illegal activity, or any terrorist activity and that transfer of these funds under this nomination will not violate any law OR B24. I hereby declare that I have never been convicted of a crime or charged with any criminal offense other than those (if any) listed in the police legal obligation in Vanuatu. certificate or certificate of similar nature attached to this form. • Identity Card • ➢Identity Card A22. I enclose herewith my personal profile stating my family, education background and employment history in supporting my submission. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR SPOUSE I enclose herewith my asset proof of not less than in supporting my nomination. I enclose herewith a recent bank reference letter or statement showing my creditability. A23. I hereby authorise, without reservation, the Vanuatu Government and/or any agents or representatives that the Government may appoint to: Spouse’s Initial: - Verify information about me, my spouse and dependent children included in the nomination. - Or retain, to obtain information, including credit reports, police records, Interpol records, electronic records, and records of any kind, about me and my family members that the Vanuatu Government may determine to be relevant to this nomination. I understand that such information and records may be obtained from public information, public documents, records of any government and other agencies or bodies. (certified notarised copies) (certified notarised copies) - To release any information about me contained in this nomination form and other information obtained by the Vanuatu Government of any personal information about me or any of my family members in order to verify that such information is complete, truthful and accurate and to obtain such other information as the Government may determine is useful in the deciding whether to grant my citizenship status to me or my family members included in this nomination for such other purpose as are • ➢Signed Nomination form set forth in the laws of Vanuatu. A24. I hereby authorize any agency, person, body, entity, or party, contracted by the Vanuatu Government, to furnish the requested records, information, or reports about me or my family members included in the nomination, and release all parties from any responsibility or liability from requesting or furnishing said records or information.

• ➢Police certification from state of origin • ➢Police certification from state Principal candidate’s Initial: • ➢Signed Passport application form (certified notarised copies) of origin for 12 to 18 years old

• ➢Valid Passport CHILD DEPENDENT RESIDENT AGE 18-25 YEARS | 50+ YEARS • ➢Personal profile, including education (certified notarised copies) (certified notarised copies) Vanuatu Development Support Program Citizenship Nomination Form Vanuatu Development Support Program Citizenship Nomination Form – DEPENDENT CHILD – DEPENDENT RESIDENT

DEPENDENT CHILD’S PERSONAL PARTICULARS and employment history • ➢Birth certificate DEPENDENT RESIDENT PERSONAL PARTICULARS C1. Surname: C2. First (given) name: C3. Gender: Male D1. Spouse’s surname: D2. Spouse’s first (given) name D3. Gender: Female Male Female • ➢Identity Card C4. Place and country of birth: C5. Date of birth: C6. Marital status: Unmarried D4. Place and country of birth: D5. Date of birth: D6. Marital Status: Unmarried Married Divorced C7. Permanent address: C8. Current address (if different from C7): • ➢Evidence of residential address (certified notarised copies) D7. Permanent address: D8. Current address (if different from D7): C9. Telephone number: C10. E-mail address: (certified notarised copies) D9. Telephone number: D10. E-mail address:

C11: Existing passport number: C12. Passport issue date and country: C13. Passport expiration date: D11. Existing passport number: D12. Passport issue date and country: D13. Passport expiration date • ➢Medical certificate C14. Vanuatu non-citizen identity card number: C15: Occupation: • ➢Birth certificate D14. Vanuatu non-citizen identity card number: D15. Occupation: • ➢Police certification from state of origin MEDICAL CERTIFICATE C16. I have attached my medical certificate MEDICAL CERTIFICATE D16. I have attached my medical certificate CRIMINAL RECORDS VERIFICATION (12 to 18 years) (certified notarised copies) • ➢Passport photo (PNG or JPEG) C17. Police certificate from state of origin: C18. Police certificate issuing party: C19. Issue date (must be within 6 months): CRIMINAL RECORDS VERIFICATION (certified notarised copies) D17. Police certificate from state of origin: D18. Police certificate issuing party: D19. Issue date (must be within 6 months): C20. FIU clearance from Vanuatu: C21. Police certificate issuing party: C22. Issue date (must be within 6 months):

D20. FIU clearance from Vanuatu: D21. Police certificate issuing party: D22. Issue date (must be within 6 months):

C23. Police certificate or certificate of no criminal records must be provided. Attached is the original / true copy of police certificate or certificate of similar • ➢Medical certificate nature issued in my country of existing citizenship and by the country of in which I lived more than one year during the past ten years. D23. Police certificate or certificate of no criminal records must be provided. Attached is the original / true copy of police certificate or certificate of similar C24. I hereby declare that I have never been convicted of a crime or charged with any criminal offense other than those (if any) listed in the police nature issued in my country of existing citizenship and by the country of in which I lived more than one year during the past ten years. • ➢Marriage certificate certificate or certificate of similar nature attached to this form. D24. I hereby declare that I have never been convicted of a crime or charged with any criminal offense other than those (if any) listed in the police certificate or certificate of similar nature attached to this form.

Dependent Child’s Initial: • ➢Passport photo (PNG or JPEG) (certified notarised copies) Dependent Resident Initial: • ➢Birth certificate (certified notarised copies) • ➢Medical certificate ➢ • Passport photo (PNG or JPEG)

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FAQ’S WHAT IS CITIZENSHIP? WHAT IS CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT? Citizenship is the relationship between an Citizenship by investment is the process individual and a nation state whereby the of obtaining a second citizenship and state grants the citizen certain rights, such passport by investing in the economy of the right to work and own property, and in the host country. Citizenship by investment return the citizen accepts the responsibility programs legally confer citizenship of upholding the laws and customs of that status faster than traditional immigration state. Citizenship unites different people processes and do so without requiring under a common identity. investors to put their lives on hold.

Traditional means of acquiring citizenship WHY DO PEOPLE INVEST and the corresponding passports have IN A SECOND CITIZENSHIP? been birth, naturalization and marriage. There are many reasons to invest in a Naturalization is the process by which second citizenship, from personal safety a resident of a country can acquire to increased global mobility. Applications citizenship usually by residing in that can be approved in as little 6-8 weeks, country for a certain number of years. resulting in citizenship for life, a valid Since 2016 in Vanuatu investment in the passport, visa-free travel and more. host country has been another way of Economic citizenship opens up a world acquiring citizenship. of possibilities.

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Security Tax Management WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR DOES VANUATU CITIZENSHIP EXPIRE? A second passport from a stable, peaceful Dual citizenship may prove advantageous OBTAINING A SECOND PASSPORT? No, you and your family will have country can be life-saving in the event of for tax optimization purposes. Vanuatu has Vanuatu has a set of requirements that citizenship for life and it is hereditary. any kind of political unrest in one’s home zero corporate tax, it also has no income applicants must fulfill to successfully gain Passport renewal is required every country. This type of insurance is priceless tax, no capital gains tax, no estate tax, no Citizenship by Investment, these include 10 years. for investors and their families. wealth tax, no withholding tax, no gift tax • Have a clean criminal record DO I HAVE TO GO TO VANUATU and no other personal income taxes. This Global Mobility • Being a high standing member of his or TO APPLY FOR CITIZENSHIP? allows investors to manage their wealth Many passports are quite restrictive in her community, business, No. You can apply simply by contacting more efficiently and effectively. their visa-free mobility, forcing citizens society and country us. The final step of the process, the to obtain visas whenever they need to Family ceremony, requires a physical presence • Show the legal source of the travel abroad. A second passport can offer Vanuatu’s Citizenship by Investment of a Ni-Vanuatu Commissioner and a Ni- investment funds individuals from these countries increased program is available to the family Vanuatu passport agent. You can come global mobility. A Vanuatu passport gives members of the main applicant. This CAN I KEEP MY CURRENT CITIZENSHIP? to Vanuatu at your expense or we can access to 113 visa-free or visa on arrival means that investors can secure a better Yes, Vanuatu recognizes dual citizenship. send those two agents at your location countries including the United Kingdom, future for their spouse and children. CAN I COMPLETE THE APPLICATION anywhere in the world. You will have to European Union and Singapore. Vanuatu WHAT DOES VANUATU GAIN FROM MYSELF? cover this extra cost which includes air No only designated agents can submit the also has a mutual visa waiver agreement THE DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT travel and accommodation. application on your behalf. Stanford Knight with Schengen Area and Russia. The PROGRAMS? WHAT MAKES & Partners will keep you informed difference in global mobility equals an Government of the Republic of Vanuatu STANFORD KNIGHT DIFFERENT? incredible amount of time saved filing visa launched the Development Support of progress every step of the way. Stanford Knight is best defined by its applications and is priceless to business Program (DSP) for the purpose of raising DO I NEED TO SUBMIT integrity. We work side by side with our people the world over. funds to support infrastructure and MY APPLICATION IN ENGLISH? clients and partners, through to the Business promoting economic development of Yes, the only accepted language by the completion of the application process New business opportunities open up to Vanuatu. Citizenship Commission is English. If your and beyond. We simplify complexity to participants in citizenship by investment required documents are not in English, ensure a smooth application process and programs as they can now do business in you must provide certified translations successful outcomes. the host country as well as travel abroad (translated copies that are notarised or more freely. certified by a recognised authority).

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A Belarus O Chile P Eritrea P Abkhazia P Belgium O Chilean Antarctic Territory ± Estonia O Afghanistan P Belize P China P Ethiopia P Akrotiri and Dhekelia O Benin P Colombia P Albania P Bermuda O Comoros ì F Algeria P Bhutan P Cook Islands O Falkland Islands P American Samoa P Bolivia P Costa Rica O Faroe Islands O Andorra O Bosnia and Herzegovina P Côte d’Ivoire P Fiji O Angola P Botswana O Croatia O Finland O Anguilla O Bouvet Islands ± Cuba 5 France French West Indies O Antigua and Barbuda O Brazil P Curaçao P France O Argentina P British Antarctic Territory ± Cyprus O French Guiana O Argentine Antarctica ± British Indian Ocean Territory ± Czech Republic O French Polynesia O Armenia ì British Virgin Islands O French Southern and Antarctic Lands ± Aruba P Brunei P D Ascension Island Bulgaria O Democratic Republic of the Congo P G Australia and territories P Burkina Faso P Denmark O Gabon P Australian Antarctic Territory ± Burundi P Djibouti ì Gambia O Austria O C Dominica O Georgia eVisa Azerbaijan P Cambodia ì Dominican Republic 5 Germany O Cameroon P Ghana P B Canada P E Gibraltar O Bahamas O Cape Verde P Ecuador O Greece O Bahrain P Cayman Islands O Egypt ì Greenland O Bangladesh P Central African Republic P El Salvador O Grenada O Barbados O Chad P Equatorial Guinea P Guam P

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Guatemala O K M N Guinea P Kazakhstan P Macau ì Nagorno-Karabakh P Guinea-Bissau ì Kenya O Macedonia P Namibia P Guyana P Kiribati O Madagascar ì Nauru ì H Kosovo O Malawi ì Nepal ì Haiti O Kuwait P Malaysia O Netherlands Caribbean P Heard Island and McDonald Islands ± Kyrgyzstan eVisa Maldives ì Netherlands O Honduras O Mali P New Caledonia O Hong Kong O L Malta O New Zealand P Hungary O Laos ì Marshall Islands ì Nicaragua O Latvia O Mauritania ì Niger P I Lebanon P Mauritius O Nigeria P Iceland O Lesotho O Mayotte O Niue O India eVisa Liberia P Mexico P North Korea P Indonesia O Libya P Micronesia O Northern Cyprus O Iran ì Liechtenstein O Moldova P Northern Mariana Islands P Iraq P Lithuania O Monaco O Norway O Ireland O Luxembourg O Mongolia P Israel O Montenegro O O Italy O Montserrat O Oman P Morocco P J Mozambique ì P Jamaica O Myanmar eVisa Pakistan P Japan P Palau ì Jordan ì Palestine O

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Panama O Saint Lucia O Sudan P U Papua New Guinea ì Saint Pierre and Miquelon O Suriname P U.S. Virgin Islands P Paraguay P Saint Vincent and the Grenadines O Swaziland O Uganda O Peru O Samoa Sweden O Ukraine ì Peter Island ± San Marino O Switzerland O United Arab Emirates P Philippines O São Tomé and Príncipe P Syria P United Kingdom and Crown dependencies O Pitcairn Islands O Saudi Arabia P T United States P Poland O Senegal O Taiwan P Uruguay P Portugal O Serbia P Tajikistan P Uzbekistan P Puerto Rico P Seychelles Visitor Permit on arrival Tanzania O Sierra Leone P Thailand P V Q Singapore O Timor-Leste ì Vatican City O Qatar eVisa Sint Maarten P Togo ì Venezuela P Queen Maud Land ± Slovakia O Tokelau P Vietnam P Slovenia O Tonga ì R Solomon Islands ì Transnistria O W Republic of the Congo P Somalia P Trinidad and Tobago O Wallis and Futuna O Réunion O Somaliland ì Tristan da Cunha Permission required Romania O South Africa P Tunisia P Y Ross Dependency ± South Georgia and the ± Turkey P Yemen P Russia O South Sandwich Islands Turkmenistan P Rwanda P South Korea P Turks and Caicos Islands P Z South Ossetia O Tuvalu ì Zambia O S South Sudan P Zimbabwe O Saint Helena Visitor Pass required Spain O Saint Kitts and Nevis O Sri Lanka ì

PAGE 12 Whatsapp +678 756 6666 [email protected] | www.stanfordknight.com About Vanuatu Vanuatu, officially the Republic of Vanuatu, is a South Pacific island nation made from an archipelago of 83 islands with rich history and culture. Vanuatu is located in the South Pacific Ocean east of Australia, north-east of New Caledonia and west of Fiji.

HISTORY CURRENCY Formerly the jointly administered Anglo- Vanuatu currency is the vatu (VUV) which French condominium of the New Hebrides, is pegged to the USD and provides Vanuatu achieved independence in 1980. stability. USD and AUD are commonly The name Vanuatu means “Our Land used throughout Vanuatu. Forever”. The capital, largest city and BANKING commercial centre is Port-Vila, on Éfaté. The major banks of Australia, New Population: 273,000 (2018 est) Zealand, and France, such as Bank Language: Official languages include South Pacific (Vanuatu) Limited, ANZ English, French and Bislama. Bank (Vanuatu) Ltd. and BRED (Vanuatu) Limited, set up their branches in Vanuatu. ECONOMY Transferring money from Hong Kong Kava, beef, copra, timber, and cocoa to Vanuatu takes 2 days. Online are the most important exports; Australia, banking is available. New Caledonia, Japan, and New Zealand are the main export destinations. Imports TRAVEL –mainly of machinery and transport There are regular flights to Vanuatu Rich history equipment, food and live animals, and with travellers arriving via Bauerfield mineral fuels — come principally from International Airport in Port Vila from and culture Australia, Singapore, New Zealand, and Fiji. Australia, New Zealand, Noumea, Since Independence, Vanuatu’s tourism and Honiara and Fiji. New direct flights offshore financial services have emerged as from China are coming soon. important earners of foreign income.

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