Citizenship by Investment · Asia PacificVanuatu
The fastest citizenship in the world, in weeks, not months.
Minimum investment
$130,000
Processing time
1-2 months
Visa-free destinations
95
Region
Asia Pacific
Overview
Vanuatu's Development Support Programme offers the quickest route to a second passport, often inside two months. Best understood as a speed-and-simplicity play rather than a mobility maximiser.
Investment routes
Qualifying options for this programme. We model each against your goals.
Development Support Programme
Single applicant contribution
$130,000
Key benefits
- Fastest processing of any programme, often under 8 weeks
- Entirely remote; no travel or residence required
- No personal income, wealth, or inheritance tax
- Low entry cost for a full citizenship
Requirements
- Clean criminal record and source-of-funds check
- Non-refundable government contribution
- Due diligence completed remotely
Family inclusion
Spouse, children and dependent parents can be added for additional contributions.
What to weigh
- Visa-free access has narrowed in recent years, confirm the live list against your travel needs.
- Best suited to speed/tax goals rather than maximum mobility.
Where it takes you
A selection of notable destinations this programme unlocks.
Frequently asked
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Is Vanuatu right for you?
We'll tell you honestly, including when another programme, or simply waiting, would serve you better.