Embrace Your Plan B

Create your Plan B with Vanuatu's fastest citizenship program - secure tax-free living and visa-free travel in just 30-60 days. Premium family packages from USD$105,000

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Benefits of a second passport

The fastest & most affordable second citizenship on the market. Travel visa free to 100+ countries, safe and secure country, clean and beautiful country to reside.

Fastest Citizenship Program Available

The 'citizenship process' can be completed in as little as 4 weeks from submitting your application to receiving citizenship.

Taxation & Wealth Management

For high-net-worth individuals seeking tax optimization, Vanuatu's citizenship program offers a fully confidential path to a tax-free jurisdiction, with comprehensive privacy protection and zero information sharing agreements with most nations. Our process prioritizes discretion while helping you navigate important decisions about your global tax and citizenship status.

Highly Discrete

Your citizenship journey remains strictly confidential - we maintain absolute discretion and privacy, with no information shared with third parties.

Stay ahead of the uncertainty, rising taxes and new sovereign restrictions, Stanford Knight work with you to create your Plan B with a second citizenship and passport.

  • We are the Official Designated Agent of the Government of Vanuatu.
  • We are local with our head office in Port Vila.
  • We focus on offering full solution packages to US citizens.
  • Full suite of value add services: setting up a residential address, utilities account, local birth certificates and other ID, company & trust formation, and bank accounts.
  • We love our country and are experts on every facet of it.
Glen Craig - Senior Advisor | Ros Cox - Director

The Ultimate Hedge

A second passport from a stable, peaceful country can be life-saving in the event of any kind of political unrest in one’s home country or global pandemic. This type of insurance is priceless for investors and their families. Take action now.

Why use Stanford Knight?

Stanford Knight is the Offcial Master Government Agent of the Citizenship Program of Vanuatu. Our founders worked with the Vanuatu Government to develop its Citizenship by Investment programs.

We are based in Port Vila with our offices a few minutes from the Vanuatu Citizenship Commission.

We focus on offering full solution packages to US citizens and are also experts in Trust Formation and Asset Management, International and Domestic Company structures.

Full suite of value add services such as setting up a residential address, utilities account, local birth certificates and other ID.

We love the country, experts on every facet of it, walk our talk and can advise confidentially on any matter about citizenship by investment.

A Message From Our Principal

Our frequently asked questions

Can I pay with Cryptocurrency?

Yes, Your entire application including country donation and our fees can be paid in cryptocurrency.

How soon can I get my new passport?

We aim to have all your documents and your passport with you within 90 days of beginning the process, sometimes sooner but 30-45 days is a good guideline.

Do I need to renounce my current citizenship?

No, Most countries allow dual citizenship, check with our team whether you are eligible to apply.

Do I need to visit Vanuatu to obtain citizenship?

No, the entire process can be completed remotely with no need to visit or reside in Vanuatu.

Does Vanuatu share information about their economic citizens?

No information is shared to 3rd parties. Vanuatu takes its sovereignty and that of its citizens very seriously.

Can I apply if I have a criminal record?

This would be assessed on a case by case basis, starting with submitting a police report to our team. The nature of the crime and when it occurred will influence this answer.

Who can acquire citizenship together with the main investor?

1.Spouse 2. Children under 18 years of age 3. Resident dependent children aged 18 – 25 years 4. Resident dependent parents aged 50+ years

Under what circumstances could my application be rejected?

1. Providing false information 2. Non-disclosure of a criminal conviction or proceedings for serious criminal convictions. If you have any previous historical convictions you think may affect your application, contact us for a free consultation to review your file.

Meet the team

Stanford Knight & Partners are a fully Accredited Master Agent of the Vanuatu Government to process citizenship applications. We charge no additional fees and offer a faster comprehensive service.

At Stanford Knight & Partners, we believe it’s important you know exactly who you are dealing with. Our advisory team have lived and resided in Vanuatu since 2004. We are experts at conducting business in the region, with specialist areas including digital currency, financial markets, administration, government policy advisory, tourism, property and investment industries.

STEPHANIE MAHUK – PRINCIPAL

I am the principal of Stanford Knight & Partners and a partner at one of Vanuatu largest law firms. I hold a Bachelor of Commerce (Economics) and a Bachelor of Law from the University of the South Pacific practicing since 2012. I have extensive experience in a wide range of practice areas including multi-jurisdictional transactions, telecommunications, banking and finance, companies, labor, employment, intellectual property, conveyancing, land leases and commercial and criminal litigation. I have represented and advised clients from a variety of sectors including government, telco, regulatory bodies, financial services, education, real estate, retail, hospitality, professional services and manufacturing. I have served as a Secretary of Transparency International Vanuatu and am the current President of the Vanuatu Surf Association being an avid surfer myself.

ROSALIND COX – DIRECTOR

A New Zealander and Vanuatu citizen, I divide my time between both Vanuatu and New Zealand. Across both countries I have comprehensive private sector experience in tourism, hotel and operations management, project management and property development. I hold a Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management). I possess broad knowledge and practical experience of the intricacies of investing, developing and operating businesses within the Vanuatu commercial sector. My key focus within Stanford Knight is to guide our clients through the process of acquiring Vanuatu citizenship and enabling them to take full advantage of all the benefits this offers.

GLEN CRAIG – SPECIAL ADVISOR (MAIB, GFCD)

As the developer of the Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment program in 2012, I led the advisory team that crafted the necessary legislation alongside the Vanuatu Government and introduced dual citizenship. With 21 years of residency in Vanuatu, I am widely recognized as the leading global expert on the Vanuatu citizenship program. I serve as a licensed director of the Vanuatu Financial Services Commission and hold a CSP license from the same institution. Additionally, I am the Vanuatu Government’s Special Envoy for International Business. My extensive private sector experience spans climate finance, digital transformation, policy development, tourism, and agriculture.

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