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Citizenship by Investment
Citizenship by Investment

Vanuatu flagVanuatu

The world's fastest citizenship programme — full passport issuance in 4 to 8 weeks. Zero domestic tax on all global income, 100% remote execution, and biometric enrolment available in Dubai or Hong Kong.

130+ Countries
Visa-Free Access
4–8 Weeks
Processing Time
From USD 130,000
Minimum Investment
Overview

Programme Overview

The Vanuatu Citizenship-by-Investment Programme represents the single fastest, most administratively streamlined economic citizenship mechanism in the world. Operating securely under the statutory framework of the Vanuatu Development Support Program (DSP), this South Pacific jurisdiction offers a highly efficient contingency asset for ultra-high-net-worth individuals, global corporate founders, and asset managers who prioritise speed of execution and absolute transactional privacy above all else. Vanuatu provides a rapid, secondary nationality designed entirely as a protective friction buffer against single-jurisdiction reliance. For clients of Burbridge Capital, the programme's definitive advantage is its velocity — bypassing the 4-to-12-month waiting periods characteristic of alternative Caribbean or European tracks, Vanuatu grants full, legally secure citizenship and passport issuance in a fraction of the time. The entire application is executed 100% remotely with zero physical presence, language testing, or historical residency obligations.

Benefits

Key Advantages

World's Fastest Processing Velocity
Secure your second passport with industry-leading speed. The entire file from submission to final issuance is routinely completed within 4 to 8 weeks — outlasting every other active global citizenship track.
Strategic Sovereign Tax Sanctuary
Protect your global capital from fiscal erosion. Vanuatu enforces a strict 0% domestic tax regime on personal income, wealth, inheritance, capital gains, corporate earnings, and foreign-sourced profits.
Completely Remote Execution
The entire legal onboarding, document verification, and filing process requires zero travel to the South Pacific. Biometric enrolment can be completed at designated regional hubs, including Dubai and Hong Kong.
Absolute Structural Confidentiality
Vanuatu fully permits dual citizenship and does not publish naturalisation records or report citizenship grants to foreign nations or external authorities — maintaining full operational privacy.
Unified Multi-Generational Inclusions
Encompass your full domestic family circle within a singular file. The application cleanly covers the primary applicant, legal spouse, dependent children up to age 25, and dependent parents aged 50 and above.
Investment Options

Capital Contribution Structure

Single Applicant
Development Support Fund — Solo
USD 130,000
A direct, non-refundable contribution to the Vanuatu Government Development Support Fund for the primary applicant only. The most capital-efficient entry for individual investors. Plus a USD 5,000 initial FIU clearance fee.
Married Couple
Development Support Fund — Couple
USD 150,000
Covers the primary applicant and legal spouse under a single combined contribution. Includes both partners in the same application and passport issuance cycle. The most efficient entry for couples.
Family of Three
Development Support Fund — 3 Members
USD 165,000
Covers the primary applicant, legal spouse, and one qualifying dependant child or parent within the single application file.
Family of Four
Development Support Fund — 4 Members
USD 180,000
Covers two adults and two qualifying dependant children or parents within the single application. Additional dependants beyond four are included at USD 15,000 per person.
The Process

How Burbridge Capital
manages your application

1
Pre-Screening & FIU Clearance — Week 1
Burbridge Capital conducts an immediate, confidential internal due diligence check. We compile your passport records, police clearances, and a USD 5,000 government fee to secure formal clearance from the Vanuatu Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU).
2
Comprehensive File Compilation — Weeks 1–2
Our legal desk organises your complete application dossier, including certified birth certificates, marriage registries, medical clearances, and a comprehensive, documented Source of Funds declaration to clear state compliance boards.
3
Formal Citizenship Commission Submission — Weeks 3–4
We lodge your complete file directly with the Vanuatu Citizenship Commission. Government compliance officers review the structural documents during their bi-monthly sessions and issue your formal Approval-in-Principle.
4
Investment Capital Transfer — Weeks 5–6
Upon receiving formal Approval-in-Principle, the applicant executes the non-refundable capital contribution — transferring the applicable amount based on family structure directly into the Vanuatu Government Development Support Fund.
5
Biometric Enrolment & Passport Delivery — Weeks 6–8
The applicant and included family members complete biometric data capture at a designated regional hub — available in Dubai, Hong Kong, or other approved centres. Biometric passports and Certificates of Citizenship are printed and securely hand-delivered via Burbridge Capital.
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the USD 130,000 donation paid completely upfront before my file is reviewed?+
No, absolutely not. Your capital remains highly protected. The program is structured into clear, milestone-based payments. You only pay an initial USD 5,000 due diligence fee to trigger the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) check. The primary USD 130,000 contribution is only wired after the Vanuatu Citizenship Commission has fully approved your application in principle.
Are there any physical residency or language requirements to maintain my citizenship?+
There are completely zero physical residency mandates, land visit requirements, language examinations, or cultural history tests attached to this program. You never have to set foot in Vanuatu to secure, maintain, or renew your passport, allowing you to manage your global holdings completely uninterrupted.
Does Vanuatu publish the names of economic citizens on public registries?+
No. Vanuatu maintains a highly private, secure registry environment. Naturalization records are held strictly confidential by the Citizenship Commission and are never shared publicly, published in government gazettes, or reported back to your country of origin.
How long is the Vanuatu passport valid, and how are renewals handled?+
The Vanuatu biometric passport is issued with a standard 10-year validity period. Once it approaches expiration, Burbridge Capital can seamlessly manage your passport renewal remotely through our legal desk without requiring any international travel.
Can I utilize my existing cryptocurrency portfolios to satisfy the asset requirements?+
Yes, universally. Vanuatu’s regulatory framework is exceptionally modern and accommodating to alternative asset profiles. You can cleanly utilize documented cryptocurrency balances, digital asset holdings, or technology-driven investment profits to satisfy the mandatory USD 250,000 net worth threshold, provided a clear, traceable source of funds can be established.

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