Vanuatu Citizenship vs Residency
You do not need to be a citizen to live and work in Vanuatu. Many people choose to first become a resident before choosing to invest in obtaining Vanuatu citizenship.
Whilst citizenship grants rights, privileges, and protections to individuals within a country and state, and is permanent, Vanuatu residency on the other hand is a permit that allows an individual to reside in the country with conditions that must be adhered to.
You may include your spouse (married or de-facto) and dependent children (child unmarried under 18 years of age; or 18, 19 or 20 years of age unmarried and dependent for financial, psychological or physical support) in your Vanuatu residency application.
Types of Vanuatu Residence Visa
Partner
You are married to or in a genuine de facto relationship with a Vanuatu citizen or resident. Alternatively, you were married to a Vanuatu citizen at the time of their death and meet specific criteria.
Child
You are the dependent child of a Vanuatu citizen or resident.
Employee
You are an employee or have accepted employment in Vanuatu for a minimum of 12 months.
Self-funded Resident
You have a certified monthly income from a Vanuatu bank (250,000 Vatu or 500,000 Vatu if including a spouse or de-facto partner). If you held a residence permit as a self-funded retiree before February 7, 2011, different income criteria apply.
Foreign Investor
You hold an approval certificate as a ‘foreign investor’ from the Vanuatu Investment and Promotion Authority (VIPA) and, if applicable, a business license.
Leasehold Holder
You own a leasehold property in Vanuatu valued at 10 million Vatu or more and meet specific income criteria.
You may include your spouse (married or de-facto) and dependent children (child unmarried under 18 years of age; or 18, 19 or 20 years of age unmarried and dependent for financial, psychological or physical support) in your application.
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