Vanuatu Citizenship Fees & Processes
Obtaining Vanuatu Citizenship and a Passport is a 4-Stage Process. All 4 stages can be handled remotely and you do not need to travel to Vanuatu for any stage of the process. Because of the Global COVID-19 travel and quarantine restrictions in place, you can now even complete your Citizenship Ceremony by Video Conference.
Approval 1 week
Approval 1 month
< 90 days
Background Checks
Pay US$7,500. Provide Documents & Complete Form
Application for Citizenship
Pay Full Fee. Provide Documents & Complete Form
Application for Passport
Completed and signed passport application
Citizenship Ceremony
Receipt of Passport and Citizenship Certificate
Two Fee Payments
Payment One – US$7,500 |
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| Before making full application for citizenship, each principal applicant and any family members need to be approved as suitable applicants by the Vanuatu Citizenship Commission Financial Intelligence Unit and pay the non-refundable fee of US$5,000 and legal fees of US$2,500. |
Payment Two |
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| After FIU approval has been received, you can apply for Vanuatu Citizenship and pay the full USD fee in the table below. The fees quoted below INCLUDE the bank handling fees, legal fees, application fee, citizenship certificate fee and passport fee, BUT NOT any fees for a driver’s license, national identification, oath ceremony, name change, notarisation or certification of documents, English translation of documents, medial report, police report, establishment of a bank account or offshore company. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| *any additional child or parent US$10,000 |
Required Documents
Step 1 – Background Checks
Personal Profile Form
Completed and signed
Valid Passport
Notarised and translated.
Police records
Notarised and translated.
Birth Certificate
Notarised and translated.
Marriage certificate
Notarised and translated.
Step 2 – Full Application
Application Form
Completed and signed.
Identity Card
Notarised and translated.
Evidence of Residential Address
Utility or phone bill
Medical Certificate
Doctor’s letter
Passport Photo
Dimensions 40mm x 50mm
Proof of Assets & Qualifications
No less than US$250,000 in assets and source of income
School Certification
Translated academic transcript
Certificate of Non-Marriage
Notarized and translated
Proof of relationship with Parents
Notarized and translated
Step 3 – Passport Application
Completed and Signed Passport Application
Step 4 – Citizenship Oath Ceremony
Citizenship Ceremony
