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Your Pathway to Vanuatu Citizenship

Smart Citizenship Vanuatu is a wholly owned subsidiary of PI-Group Ltd and an officially designated agent for the Republic of Vanuatu's Citizenship by Investment programs under the Citizenship Act [CAP 295].

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Visa-Free Countries
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About Us

Smart Citizenship Vanuatu

Smart Citizenship Vanuatu (SCV) is a wholly owned subsidiary of PI-Group Ltd, a premier investment, construction, and property acquisition conglomerate headquartered in Port Vila, Vanuatu. SCV is an officially designated, government-authorised agent for the Republic of Vanuatu's Citizenship by Investment programs, listed on the Vanuatu Citizenship Commission website (vancitizenship.gov.vu). vancitizenship.gov.vuabout.desc2

Vanuatu Passport

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Citizenship Programs

Two Pathways to Citizenship

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DSP

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A one-time, non-refundable contribution to the Vanuatu Government's Development Fund. The fastest and most straightforward route to Vanuatu citizenship.

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From USD $130,000
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CIIP

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An investment-based pathway where funds are directed to Malekula Cocoa, supporting sustainable agriculture in remote villages of South Malekula Island.

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From USD $160,000
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Official Fees

Government Prescribed Fees

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Single Person$130,000Â¥14,990,000
Married Couple$150,000Â¥17,300,000
Couple + 2 Children$165,000Â¥19,025,000
Couple + 4 Children$180,000Â¥20,755,000

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$160,000Â¥23,550,000VT19,000,000
pricing.dueDiligence$5,000Â¥745,000VT600,000
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Â¥14,900,000
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Â¥4,180,000
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Â¥745,000
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CIIP Investment

Malekula Cocoa

Under the CIIP pathway, investor funds are directed to Malekula Cocoa, a PI-Group subsidiary that invests in the cocoa industry across remote villages in the south of Malekula Island, supporting sustainable agricultural development and rural livelihoods.

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Cocoa Industry Investment

Funds are directed to sustainable cocoa farming across remote villages in South Malekula.

Lofru Land, South Malekula

Fermentation and drying site located at Lofru Land with community support from local tribal chiefs.

Akhamb Island Business Centre

Malekula Cocoa office to be established at the Akhamb Island Business Centre.

Quarterly Reporting

Investment plans and quarterly progress reports submitted to the Citizenship Commission.

Community Impact

Supporting rural livelihoods and empowering local communities through sustainable agriculture.

Government Regulated

All CIIP investments are governed under the Citizenship Act [CAP 295] and monitored by the Commission.

How It Works

Application Process

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Document Submission

Applicant submits required documents and USD $5,000 FIU probity check fee.

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Due Diligence

Vanuatu FIU conducts due diligence checks via Interpol and Immigration (1–2 weeks).

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Application Filing

Full application filed with the Vanuatu Citizenship Commission.

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Government Approval

Government approval granted; investment balance transferred.

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Citizenship & Passport

Oath of Allegiance administered; citizenship certificate and passport issued.

Global Mobility

Visa-Free Destinations

Vanuatu passport holders enjoy access to 100+ countries and territories worldwide through visa-free entry, visa on arrival, or electronic visa.

Angola
Visa-Free30 days
Antigua and Barbuda
Visa-Free180 days
Armenia
On Arrival120 days
Bahamas
Visa-Free90 days
Bahrain
eVisa14 days
Barbados
Visa-Free180 days
Belarus
Visa-Free30 days
Belize
Visa-Free—
Benin
eVisa30 days
Bhutan
eVisa90 days
Bolivia
On Arrival90 days
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Visa-Free90 days
Botswana
Visa-Free90 days
Burkina Faso
eVisa—
Burundi
On Arrival30 days
Cambodia
On Arrival30 days
Cameroon
eVisa—
Cape Verde
On Arrival30 days
Colombia
eVisa90 days
Comoros
On Arrival45 days
Cook Islands
Visa-Free31 days
Costa Rica
Visa-Free30 days
Côte d'Ivoire
eVisa90 days
Cuba
eVisa90 days
Djibouti
eVisa31 days
Dominica
Visa-Free6 months
Dominican Republic
Visa-Free30 days
Ecuador
Visa-Free90 days
Egypt
On Arrival30 days
El Salvador
Visa-Free90 days
Eswatini
Visa-Free30 days
Ethiopia
eVisa90 days
Fiji
Visa-Free120 days
Gabon
eVisa90 days
Gambia
Visa-Free90 days
Georgia
eVisa90 days
Grenada
Visa-Free90 days
Guatemala
Visa-Free90 days
Guinea
eVisa90 days
Guinea-Bissau
On Arrival90 days
Haiti
Visa-Free90 days
Honduras
Visa-Free90 days
Hong Kong
Visa-Free90 days
India
eVisa60 days
Iran
On Arrival30 days
Israel
eVisa90 days
Jamaica
Visa-Free—
Jordan
eVisa3 months
Kazakhstan
eVisa—
Kenya
eVisa3 months
Kiribati
Visa-Free90 days
Kosovo
Visa-Free90 days
Laos
On Arrival30 days
Lesotho
Visa-Free90 days
Madagascar
On Arrival90 days
Malawi
On Arrival30 days
Malaysia
Visa-Free30 days
Maldives
On Arrival30 days
Marshall Islands
On Arrival90 days
Mauritius
Visa-Free90 days
Micronesia
Visa-Free30 days
Moldova
Visa-Free90 days
Mongolia
eVisa30 days
Montenegro
Visa-Free90 days
Mozambique
On Arrival30 days
Namibia
eVisa90 days
Nauru
On Arrival90 days
Nepal
On Arrival90 days
Nicaragua
Visa-Free90 days
Nigeria
eVisa90 days
Niue
Visa-Free30 days
Palau
On Arrival30 days
Palestine
Visa-Free—
Panama
Visa-Free90 days
Papua New Guinea
On Arrival60 days
Peru
Visa-Free180 days
Philippines
Visa-Free30 days
Qatar
eVisa30 days
Russia
Visa-Free90 days
Rwanda
Visa-Free30 days
Saint Lucia
Visa-Free6 weeks
Saint Vincent
Visa-Free1 month
Samoa
On Arrival60 days
Senegal
On Arrival30 days
Seychelles
On Arrival3 months
Sierra Leone
On Arrival30 days
Singapore
Visa-Free30 days
Solomon Islands
On Arrival45 days
Sri Lanka
On Arrival30 days
Tanzania
Visa-Free90 days
Thailand
On Arrival15 days
Timor-Leste
On Arrival30 days
Tonga
On Arrival31 days
Trinidad and Tobago
Visa-Free—
Tuvalu
On Arrival30 days
UAE
eVisa30 days
Uganda
Visa-Free90 days
Ukraine
eVisa30 days
Uzbekistan
eVisa30 days
Vietnam
eVisa90 days
Zambia
Visa-Free90 days
Zimbabwe
Visa-Free90 days

Source: Wikipedia — Visa requirements for Vanuatu citizens (2026). Visa policies are subject to change. Please verify with the relevant embassy before travel.

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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

The Vanuatu CBI program is one of the fastest in the world. Typically, the entire process from document submission to passport issuance takes 30–90 days, depending on the program (DSP or CIIP) and the completeness of your application.

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Contact Us

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Smart Citizenship Vanuatu

Ready to begin your journey to Vanuatu citizenship? Contact our team today.

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Rue Cornwall Street, Grace Apartment,
Ex-Drive-in, Seaside Paama, Port Vila
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Port Vila, Republic of Vanuatu
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Designated Agent under Citizenship Act [CAP 295]

Smart Citizenship Vanuatu is an officially designated agent listed on the Vanuatu Citizenship Commission website (vancitizenship.gov.vu).