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VANUATU CITIZENSHIP PROGRAMME

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TIME TO VISA-FREE FAMILY RESIDENCY CITIZENSHIP TRAVEL Investor, spouse, dependents REQUIREMENTS 2 months 129 countries up to age 25 and parents None of main applicant MAKE MORE THAN A VISIT TO WHY CHOOSE VANUATU?

Vanuatu represents most people’s idea of paradise. This largely FAST ACCESS TO SECOND CITIZENSHIP: The Vanuatu Honorary undiscovered tropical chain of islands in the south Pacific is peaceful, Citizenship Programme is incredibly fast. You could have your new vibrant and culturally diverse. As well as oering deserted beaches, in-hand within 45-60 days. rugged landscapes and ancient culture, Vanuatu also oers up a HASSLE-FREE TRAVEL: Vanuatu passport holders can travel to over warm welcome to international travellers to its shores. 120 countries on visa-free or visa-on-arrival terms. That includes the But there’s much more to this island nation than white sand, blue UK and all of Europe, Hong Kong, Singapore and Russia skies and clear seas. Vanuatu oers a stable, secure, home from . BUSINESS BENEFITS: Vanuatu is tax-free, apart from VAT and home for those who want it, as well as a passport oering incredible customs tax. That means zero corporation tax for both domestic and global freedom for investors wishing to spread their wings. international companies, and exemption from capital gains.

A SAFE AND SECURE FUTURE FOR YOUR FAMILY: Your Vanuatu ABOUT VANUATU citizenship extends to up to four direct family members. This means spouse, children under 18, dependent children under 25, and Vanuatu, ocially known as the Republic of Vanuatu, is an archipelago dependent parents over the age of 65. nation, spread across 82 islands in the south Pacific Ocean. The A MORE EXCLUSIVE PASSPORT: Not as widely promoted or widely country’s capital and largest city is Port Villa and its ocial languages known. A very interesting alternative to the usual Caribbean are Bislama, French and English – though over 100 languages are programmes. estimated to be spoken locally. The local currency is the Vanuatu Valu (VAV). Vanuatu enjoys strong relationships with many powerful nations around the world, with close cultural and economic ties to Australia, New Zealand and much of the European Union. The country is also a member of the Commonwealth of Nations, the World Bank, and the International Monetary Fund.

CONTINENT CAPITAL OFFICIAL LANGUAGE POPULATION TOTAL AREA Oceania Port Vila English - French 286,896 12,189 km² HOW TO APPLY Take oath and become a citizen. The last step is to take your citizenship oath, which is a requirement from the Vanuatu The Vanuatu citizenship-by-investment application process is both Government’s Commissioner of Oath. This is a ceremony where simple and aordable. Investors are required to make a USD 160,000 you pledge your allegiance to Vanuatu, and in return become a full citizen of Vanuatu with all the associated rights. At this stage you donation into the Development Support Programme (plus nominal get your Certificate of Citizenship and your new passport. fees) for a single applicant, or USD 220,000 for up to four direct family members. Submit for screening. The Vanuatu Citizen Commission will examine your application for citizenship to check that you have obtained the requisite clearance to proceed (FIU), and to check that BENEFITS all stipulated documentation and payment has been received. You will be guided through this to ensure that the documents are Residency requirement: No mandatory residency requirements. presented at this stage in full, with no errors or omissions.

Timeline: 45-60 days for passport and citizenship. Confirmation by the Prime Minister. The Citizenship Commission Visa-free travel: 129 countries, including the UK and all of Europe, will inform the Prime Minister who, as a formality will confirm Hong Kong, Singapore and Russia. your citizenship with the President who personally signs your Citizenship Certificate. Investment type: Donation to Development Support Programme. You do not have to be physically in Vanuatu to take your oath. PROCESS INVESTMENT Apply for pre-approval. You’ll need your existing passport (certified copy) a second form of certified ID copy (such as a driving The following investment serves as a qualifier for the Vanuatu license), a police clearance report showing you’ve got a clean citizenship-by-investment programme: criminal record, and a personal profile (CV). Your provider will work with you to secure these. A one-o due diligence fee of EUR5,000 is payable at the same time as document submission OPTION (bitcoin acceptable). Single: ...... USD 160,000 Gain pre-approval and submit investment. Within ten days of Married Couple: ...... USD 185,000 initial application, you’ll gain written confirmation of clearance to Married Couple + one child under 18: ...... USD 200,000 proceed (in eect a “pre-approval”) from the Vanuatu government Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), and make your full payment along Married Couple + two children under 18: . . . . USD 220,000 with the remaining documentation filing.

GDP VISA-FREE COUNTRIES PASSPORT RANK CURRENCY USD 775 million 129 33rd Vanuatu Valu 129 Visa-free countries Vanuatu:

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