Vanuatu’s 2025 CBI program is one of the world’s most efficient, flexible, and high-integrity routes to second citizenship.

Avoid procedural delays and suspension risk.

Engage licensed local agent and legal counsel before Step 1. Tax advisors assist later for wealth structuring.

Vanuatu offers one of the fastest CBI routes globally

Semi-recoverable with moderate return potential tied to agricultural yield. Long-term benefit after five years.

The revised CIIP requires transparent KYC and AML compliance: Due diligence includes criminal background checks, source-of-funds verification, and INTERPOL screening.

Vanuatu applies a territorial tax system, imposing no personal income, capital gains, wealth, or inheritance taxes. Tax residency is optional and based on actual residence. Absence of double-tax agreements provides both simplicity and geographic flexibility for wealth structuring.

CBI applicants receive immediate citizenship upon approval confirmation and oath fulfillment. A 10-year passport is granted, and Vanuatu fully recognizes dual citizenship .

There is no residency or physical presence requirement for Vanuatu citizenship. Applicants need only attend a remote or in-person oath ceremony and submit biometrics at their nearest consulate.