Once voted as the happiest nation in the world by Lonely Planet. Vanuatu is a small, peaceful archipelago in the South Pacific. It has plenty of deserted beaches, tropical rainforests, pure clean air, water and fresh food. It is very remote yet not far from Australian continent, therefore ideal for those who wants to escape the world’s trouble but needs return to cosmopolitan life some times.
There are approximately 300,000 Ni-Vanuatu, or citizens of Vanuatu in the archipelago. As part of Commonwealth nations, English is the main language with French and Bislama widely spoken in the country.
Vanuatu is home to the Pacific region’s only formal citizenship by investment programs. The government realizes how much this program has contributed to the economy, and taking it seriously. Apart from that the government also builds its economy on financial services making it as business and tax friendly as possible.
RESIDENCE PERMIT
AT A GLANCE
Investment from
USD 130,000
Processing time
1- 3 months
Physical Presence
None
Time to Citizenship
1- 3 Months
Residence Tax
0%
Visa Free Destination for Citizen
55 countries*
Benefits
- Fastest processing time in the world
- Visa free travel to Schengen area and the UK is currently suspended, however Vanuatu passport holder could still enjoy visa free or visa on arrival travel to Ireland, Russia, Egypt, Hong Kong, Maldives, Singapore, Malaysia, Oceania countries and Caribbean countries.
- Business and tax friendly country. Investors can establish an international business company in Vanuatu. The company and its shareholders don’t pay tax on corporate profits, personal income, capital gains, inheritance or donations. Instead there is a small annual fee of USD 300.00. The beneficial tax regime is valid for 20 years.
