Investment Programmes
Four routes lead to citizenship through investment — each serving a different intention. The figures below are indicative; your licensed authorised agent confirms the current, government-set fees.
Capital Investment Immigration Plan (CIIP)
A direct investment pathway for global investors and their families. Any investor who meets the criteria provided under the Citizenship Act may apply for Vanuatu citizenship under the CIIP. The Plan is promoted internationally through the Government's contracted main agent, Vanuatu Registry Services (VRS) (based in Hong Kong), and its appointed agents; applications are lodged to the Commission through them.
Indicative fees
| Item | Currency | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Application fee (per application) | USD | 250 |
| Citizenship fee — applicant, spouse + 1 child under 18 | USD | 260,000 |
| Additional child under 18 (per person) | USD | 19,250 |
| Dependant aged 18–21 (per person) | USD | 44,250 |
The CIIP suspension was lifted on 21 March 2016; the Commission approves the agents permitted to operate the Plan. Figures are indicative — confirm current fees with your agent.
Development Support Programme (DSP)
A government contribution that funds national development priorities and grants citizenship to qualifying applicants and their families. The DSP is delivered by designated agents under government-prescribed pricing (Regulations Order No. 33 of 2019, and the prescribed-fee directive).
Indicative government-mandated fees
| Category | Currency | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FIU due-diligence fee | USD | 5,000 |
| Single applicant | USD | 130,000 |
| Married couple | USD | 150,000 |
| Married couple + 1 child | USD | 165,000 |
| Married couple + 2 children | USD | 180,000 |
| Additional applicant | USD | 10,000 |
A general application fee of VT 5,000 is payable on lodging (all applicants, all Forms except Form D). The citizenship fee is paid only after the Commission approves the application.
Real Estate Option (REO)
Citizenship through investment in property within a Vanuatu Government Approved (VGA) Project, in addition to the prescribed fees. The programme commenced on 23 July 2021. The Government appointed Naika Holdings Limited as the exclusive Master Agent of the REO Programme worldwide; applications are obtained from and processed by Naika Holdings, which deals directly with the Commission.
Approved VGA projects
- Pacific Springs — Rentabao, island of Efate
- Narpow Point Coral Bay — Narpow Point, island of Efate
- FPF Rainbow City Project — Narpow Point, island of Efate
- Milai — island of Espiritu Santo
Honorary & Contribution Citizenship
Honorary Citizenship may be conferred by the President of the Republic of Vanuatu, on the advice of the Prime Minister, on persons who make an exceptional contribution to the Republic — under Section 20 of the Citizenship Act and the Vanuatu Economic Rehabilitation Program (VERP). The Vanuatu Contribution Programme (VCP) provides for the granting of citizenship under Section 13D.
How conferral works (VERP)
A designated agent provides eligible names to the Technical Working Group (TWG); the TWG carries out intelligence checks through the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU); on FIU clearance, the TWG submits the name to the Commission for due-diligence; the Commission submits it to the Prime Minister, who advises the President on conferral. Pacific Resource Group (PRG) (Hong Kong) coordinates the programme for Greater China (Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan); another designated agent covers other regions.
Ordinary citizenship categories
Beyond the investment programmes, the Citizenship Act provides ordinary routes to citizenship:
See How to Apply for the full process, eligibility, documents and forms.
Find the right pathway with a licensed agent
Authorised agents confirm your eligibility, the right programme, and current government fees.