Development Support Programme

Program Overview

Vanuatu's Development Support Programme (DSP) holds a unique distinction in the global citizenship by investment market: it is the world's fastest CBI programme, capable of delivering full citizenship in as little as 30 days from application submission. No other established CBI programme comes close to this processing speed, making Vanuatu the go-to choice for investors who need a second citizenship quickly and without the multi-month timelines typical of Caribbean or European programmes.

Vanuatu is a sovereign Pacific island nation and member of the United Nations, the Commonwealth, and the Pacific Islands Forum. Its citizenship programme has been operational since 2017 and has processed thousands of applications from investors across Asia, the Middle East, and beyond. The Vanuatu passport provides visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to over 90 countries, including the United Kingdom, Russia, Singapore, and Hong Kong.

Vanuatu imposes zero personal income tax, zero capital gains tax, zero inheritance tax, and zero corporate tax on most businesses — making it one of the most tax-neutral jurisdictions in the world. The entire application process is conducted remotely through a licensed advisory firm; no visit to Vanuatu is required at any stage. Citizenship is granted for life, is hereditary, and can be passed to future generations.

Key Highlights

Suited For

Eligibility Requirements

• Any nationality — no nationality restrictions (subject to enhanced due diligence for certain nationalities)
• Clean criminal record — comprehensive background checks conducted
• Minimum age of 18 for the main applicant
• Full source-of-funds and source-of-wealth documentation required
• No residency requirement — application completed entirely remotely, no visit to Vanuatu required
• Applicants must be of good character and have no adverse regulatory or financial history

Investment Options

Key Benefits

• World's fastest CBI programme — citizenship delivered in as little as 30 days
• Full citizenship of Vanuatu — granted for life and hereditary
• Visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 90+ countries including the UK, Singapore, and Hong Kong
• Zero personal income tax, capital gains tax, inheritance tax, and corporate tax
• No residency requirement — entire process completed remotely, no visit required
• Spouse and dependent children included in the application
• Citizenship passed to future generations — hereditary status
• One of the lowest investment thresholds of any established CBI programme globally