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The Principal
Citizenship Pathway
The Development Support Programme is Vanuatu’s principal citizenship pathway. A single contribution of USD $135,000 provides full Vanuatu citizenship and a passport for the principal applicant. Spouses, children and dependent parents are added at published per-head fees during the application.
Average processing time is 60 days. The application is 100% remote — no travel required. (Biometric centre attendance is required for passport issuance.) Your citizenship is permanent, hereditary, and carries no ongoing fees or obligations.
$135K
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Transparent Cost Structure
Amount (USD)
Adding family members during the application:
Additional Cost
Example family configurations:
Illustrative examples — use the Cost Calculator to model your configuration
Single applicant
$135,000
Married couple
$155,000
Couple + 1 child under 18
$175,000
Couple + 2 children under 18
$195,000
All costs are complete and all-inclusive. Stanford Knight charges no additional agent fees — we are paid directly by the Vanuatu government. To model any specific family configuration, use the interactive Cost Calculator.
Payment can be made by bank transfer in USD or in digital assets — we accept USDT, USDC, and most major cryptocurrencies, at no additional cost.
60 Days on Average from Application to Passport
Initial Consultation
Free, confidential consultation with a senior adviser. We assess your eligibility, recommend the right programme, and outline next steps.
Document Collection
We guide you through document preparation — identification, financial references, background information. Our team reviews everything before submission.
Due Diligence
Government conducts background checks, financial verification, and international sanctions screening. Our team is available to respond to any government queries same-day.
Application Preparation
Formal application compiled by our team. Every document checked, formatted, and prepared to government standards.
Government Submission
Application submitted directly to the Citizenship Commission of Vanuatu by our Port Vila team.
Approval & Oath
Approval received. Oath of allegiance administered (can be done remotely or at an embassy / consulate).
Passport Issued
Vanuatu passport issued and delivered securely to you.
Who Qualifies for DSP?
You are eligible if you:
- Are 18 years of age or older.
- Have a legitimate, verifiable source of funds.
- Have a clean criminal record (no serious convictions).
- Are in good financial standing (no bankruptcy, no outstanding judgements).
- Can provide professional and financial references.
Dependent family members:
- Dependent children can be included at published rates.
- Dependent parents (over 55) can be included for an additional fee.
You may face additional assessment if:
- You have a complex business background (multiple jurisdictions, corporate structures).
- You have minor historical legal issues that require explanation.
- You are from a country with enhanced due diligence requirements.
You are likely ineligible if:
- You have serious criminal convictions.
- You are subject to international sanctions.
- Your source of funds cannot be verified as legitimate.
- You are currently under active criminal investigation.
Not sure where you stand? Book a consultation. We assess eligibility candidly and confidentially.
What You Receive
Full Vanuatu Citizenship
Not residency. Not a visa. Full, permanent, irrevocable citizenship with all rights of a Vanuatu national.
Vanuatu Passport
Visa-free access to 100+ countries. Recognised internationally. Valid for 5 years, renewable indefinitely.
Family Inclusion
Spouse, children and dependent parents can be included on a single application at published rates. One process, one timeline, one outcome.
Zero Personal
Income Tax
No income tax, capital gains tax, inheritance tax, or wealth tax in Vanuatu.
Hereditary Citizenship
Passes to your children and their descendants. A multigenerational asset.
No Residency Requirement
Citizenship carries no obligation to live in or visit Vanuatu. Entirely your choice.
100% Remote Process
No travel to Vanuatu required. The entire application is managed remotely. (Biometric centre attendance required for passport issuance) Passport delivered to your door.
DSP vs CIIP — Which Is Right for You?
DSP
you are a single applicant or small family seeking the lowest single-applicant entry point ($135,000), and you do not need the Impact Fund’s redemption feature.
CIIP
you are a couple or family that benefits from the all-included $165,000 base for principal + spouse + two children under 18, and you value the redemption of $50,000 plus any investment returns after 4 years.
Exactly What You’ll Need — Nothing More, Nothing Less
Identity and background
For every person on the application
Principal applicant additions
Including the Asset Report and supporting statements
Spouse documents
With a tailored short list
Children & Senior dependents
Children under 18, dependent children 18–25 in education, and senior dependents — each with a tailored short list
Bank compliance (MT103 + Source of Funds)
For the application fee transfer
Stanford Knight prepares for you — delivered within 24 hours of engagement