The sole program in the South Pacific, the Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment program, was started in 2017. Also known as the Vanuatu Citizenship Development Support Program (DSP), it is the quickest alternative path to acquiring citizenship via investment.
For a minimum investment of $130,000 in a local development fund, passports are issued within a few months of application, allowing visa-free travel to over 100 countries, including the United Kingdom, Singapore, and several other strategically vital locations. To be qualified for this program, you must be at least 18 years old, in good health, and free of criminal convictions.
Citizenship in Vanuatu is useful for people who wish to expand their worldwide mobility and reduce their tax responsibilities. Vanuatu’s tax system is favorable, with no taxes on income, inheritance, or profits.
