Vanuatu Citizenship Requirements. A complete list of required documents for Vanuatu citizenship by investment program is listed here for you.

Requirements for Principal Applicant

• Nomination Form
• Valid Passport (certified copy)
• Identity Card (certified copy)
• Police certificate from state of origin
• Vanuatu Citizenship Commission Due Diligence Check
• Personal Profile (include education and employment history)
• Medical Certificate
• 6 x colour photos (40mm x 50mm)
• Asset report
• One of the following: Employment certification, Bank Reference/Professional Reference, Academic certification

Requirements for Spouse

• Nomination Form
• Valid Passport (certified copy)
• Identity Card (certified copy)
• Police certificate from state of origin
• Vanuatu Citizenship Commission Due Diligence Check
• Marriage certificate (notarized copy)
• Medical Certificate
• 6 x colour photos (40mm x 50mm)

Requirements for Children or Other Dependents

• Nomination Form
• Valid Passport (certified copy)
• Identity Card (certified copy)
• Police certificate from state of origin
• Vanuatu Citizenship Commission Due Diligence Check
• Certification of birth (notarized copy)
• Medical Certificate
• 6 x colour photos (40mm x 50mm)

How to apply for Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment Program

How to apply for Vanuatu citizenship. Application processes especially when dealing with bureaucratic and legal processes are usually difficult to understand. We try to explain the application process for the Moldovan Citizenship by Investment Program as simply as possible. During the entire application process, our experienced consultants will be happy to help and advise you at any time. The Moldova Citizenship Program is open to apply for all interested applicants. Even stateless persons can participate in this program. The application process is divided into the following five points.

Application Process

1. Principal applicant must provide a clear copy of his/ her passport and a non-refundable processing fee of USD5,000. The background check may take up to 3 working days. Ensure that your personal asset statement is over USD250,000 and send a copy (in case of a family application, each family member who is 12 years old and above, should submit their passport copy).
2. Relevant government authorities issue a written report after the background checks are completed. At this stage, the applicant will enter into a written agreement with the Citizenship Commission’s designated agent to begin the processing of the application. The applicant fills and sign all application forms and provides all documents. The payment made to designed Lawyer from the Government in USD Account, Vanuatu of 40% of total costs is due at this step.
3. A letter is issued by the Citizenship Commission to the applicant confirming the application as APPROVED and COMPLETED. The payment of 30% of total costs is due at this step.
4. The Naturalization certificate is issued by the Citizenship Commission. The Applicant will pay the payment of 30% of total costs is due at this step to receive a soft copy of the Citizenship Certificate.
5. The Citizenship Commission issues the Certificate of Citizenship and the passport. Applicant takes their Oath. This will be commissioned by the Commissioner of Oath from the Vanuatu Government. In this ceremony the new Citizen receives their Certificate of Vanuatu Citizenship as well as their new Vanuatu Passport. Note: If the applicant wishes to withdraw the application after it has been approved and completed and before the issue of the Naturalization Certificate, the 40% payment of fees made will be nonrefundable.

Important Note

If the applicant wishes to withdraw the application after the application has been approved and completed by the Government and the application is canceled before the naturalization certificate is issued, the payment of 40% of the fee will not be refunded.