2-3 months (fastest globally)
Established in 2017, Vanuatu’s Development Support Programme (DSP) offers the world’s fastest pathway to citizenship, with approvals typically granted within 2-3 months. Located in the South Pacific, Vanuatu provides an efficient, affordable route to alternative citizenship.
Investment Options
Development Support Programme (DSP)
- Single Applicant: USD $130,000
- Married Couple: USD $150,000
- Family of 3: USD $165,000
- Family of 4: USD $180,000
- Additional dependents: USD $15,000 each
- Non-refundable contribution to national development
- Capital Investment Immigration Plan (CIIP) (Currently reinstated)
- All family sizes up to 4: USD $170,500 (all-inclusive)
- Cash-back Feature: USD $50,000 returned after 4 years
- Due Diligence: USD $5,500 included
- Innovative program with partial refund mechanism
- Real Estate Option (REO) (Limited availability)
- Investment Threshold: Varies by approved project
- Holding Period: Government-specified terms
- Additional Fees: Various administrative costs
Key Benefits
- Fastest Processing: World’s quickest citizenship program (2-3 months)
- Affordable Entry: Most cost-effective Pacific citizenship option
- Tax Advantages: No personal income tax, capital gains tax, wealth tax, or inheritance tax
- Strategic Location: Pacific gateway for business and investment
- Political Neutrality: Stable, peaceful nation with neutral foreign policy
- Crypto-Friendly: Accepts cryptocurrency for investments
- Commonwealth Member: Member privileges and protections
- Business Environment: Favorable for offshore companies and international business
Program Highlights
- Established: 2017
- Passport Ranking: Access to 93+ countries visa-free
- Processing Time: 2-3 months (fastest globally)
- Minimum Investment: USD $130,000
- Residency Requirements: None (biometrics submission required)
- Dual Citizenship: Permitted with registration
Eligible Family Members
- Spouse
- Dependent children under 25 years
- Parents and grandparents over 50 years
- Siblings under 18 years
- Future children can be added
Additional Costs
- Due Diligence: USD $5,000 (DSP), included in CIIP
- Legal Fees: USD $5,000
- Passport Fee: USD $500 per applicant
- Biometric Fee: Additional costs for mobile collection services
Special Features
- Biometrics: All applicants must visit Vanuatu, UAE, Hong Kong, or New Caledonia for biometric submission
- Mobile Service: Consular officials can travel to collect biometrics for additional fee
- Asset Requirement: Minimum USD $250,000 in assets
- Age Limits: Applicants must be 18-65 years old
