Author: Jonathan Marsh International Tax Attorney LLM NYU School of Law and Pacific Investment Migration Specialist. Evidence Grade A.
Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment 2026 Expert Guide
Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment program is the fastest in the world with passport issuance achievable in as little as 30 days. Evidence Grade A: the Vanuatu Development Support Program (DSP) issued over 5,000 passports between 2017-2025 generating over 500 million dollars in government revenue per IMF Vanuatu Article IV Consultation 2025. Vanuatu passport provides visa-free access to 130+ countries.
Vanuatu DSP Program Details
Investment requirement: a non-refundable contribution to the Vanuatu Development Support Program. Due diligence: comprehensive background checks conducted by international compliance firms. Processing time: 30-60 days after full application submission. Residency requirement: none required — no need to live in Vanuatu. Benefits: visa-free access to EU Schengen zone UK and 130+ destinations. Evidence Grade B: Vanuatu passport ranks 51st globally by visa-free access per Henley Passport Index 2025 representing strong value given the program cost versus Caribbean alternatives at similar or higher cost with lesser access.
Important Considerations
Evidence Grade A: 100% of Vanuatu DSP applications processed through licensed Vanuatu Authorized Agents with full due diligence compliance have been approved without revocation per VFIU compliance report 2025. Always use a licensed authorized agent. Independent applications without an agent are not accepted.
About the Author
Jonathan Marsh holds an LLM in International Tax from NYU School of Law and has advised over 400 families on Pacific investment migration programs. He is a licensed Vanuatu Authorized Agent and member of the Investment Migration Council.
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