Guides to Vanuatu citizenship
Each guide is written by Darya Melnik, dated and checked against official sources. New guides are added regularly.
Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment in 2026: The Complete Guide
How the Vanuatu citizenship by investment programme works in 2026: the DSP and CIIP routes, who qualifies, costs, timeline, biometrics, travel limits and who it suits.
Vanuatu Passport After the EU Visa Suspension: What Changed and What Still Works
A dated timeline of how the EU and the UK removed visa-free access for Vanuatu citizens, what it means for existing passport holders, and what the Vanuatu passport still does well.
Vanuatu CBI Costs in 2026: Government Contribution, Due Diligence and Hidden Fees
What Vanuatu citizenship really costs in 2026: DSP and CIIP fund contributions by family size, the FIU fee, passports, paperwork, support and bank charges, with worked examples.
Vanuatu Citizenship Application Process Step by Step
The Vanuatu citizenship by investment application in eight steps: preliminary check, documents, filing through a designated agent, FIU due diligence, approval, biometrics, oath and passport.
Vanuatu Visa-Free Countries: The Current List and How to Read It
Where a Vanuatu passport gets you without a visa in 2026: visa-free, visa on arrival, eTA and eVisa destinations by region, permitted stays, and why Schengen and the UK are not on the list.
Vanuatu vs Dominica vs Grenada: Speed, Cost, Mobility
A side-by-side comparison of three citizenship by investment programmes in 2026: minimum contributions, family pricing, processing time, Schengen, UK and US access, and who each one suits.