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Pathways to Vanuatu Residency and Citizenship

Vanuatu

Vanuatu offers residency through investment and independent means and runs a citizenship-by-investment program that grants a passport through a one-time contribution. This guide gathers the country's main residency and citizenship routes and links to a full breakdown of each.

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Ways to qualify

Retirement

For retirees and people of independent means who can show a pension, savings, or other passive income.

Vanuatu Self-Funded Residence This residence pathway is for financially self-supporting applicants who want to live in Vanuatu without relying on local employment. It generally… residency

Investment

For people who can qualify through a qualifying investment, real estate, or business funds rather than a job or family tie.

Vanuatu CBI This citizenship-by-investment pathway is for adult applicants and qualifying family members who can make a government contribution or donation. It… citizenship Vanuatu Investor Residence This residence pathway is for applicants who can make or already hold a qualifying investment in Vanuatu. It generally requires proof of the… residency

Family

For joining a partner, parent, or child who already lives there — or claiming citizenship through marriage.

Vanuatu Family Citizenship Vanuatu family citizenship is for close family situations such as marriage to a Vanuatu citizen or certain children of Vanuatu citizens. It generally… citizenship Vanuatu Partner Residence Vanuatu partner residence is for a spouse or genuine de facto partner of a Vanuatu citizen or resident, with some widow or widower cases also covered.… residency

Citizenship by residence

Once you've lived there long enough and settled, you can often apply to become a citizen.

Vanuatu Naturalization This citizenship pathway is for long-term residents of Vanuatu. It generally requires enough lawful residence, good character, and any language,… citizenship