Development Support Program (DSP) : A Contribution / donation program promoted by the Vanuatu Government in order to grant Citizenship.
1.Single Application
A non-refundable contribution of US$160,000 to the “Development Support Program” of Vanuatu government.
2.Couple Application
(Main Applicant + Spouse)
Contribution of US$185,000 qualifies both main applicant and the spouse.
3.Family Application
- Applicant + up to 2 qualifying dependents*: Contribution of US$200,000
- Applicant + up to 3 qualifying dependents*: Contribution of US$220,000
Extra contribution of US$25,000 required for each additional dependent.
*Qualifying dependents includes: Spouse, Children below the age of 25; Parents of the Main Applicant or spouse above the age of 65.
APPLICATION FEES
Due Diligence background-checking Fee
Legal Fee
- To be discussed: May vary depending on the number of applicants. A breakdown of the total cost will be provided upon request.
Note: All the processing fees, government administrative fees, issuance of certificate & passport is included in the contribution amount.
Note 2: Fees might vary due to changes by Government of Vanuatu.
PROCEDURE
The following table breaks down the application process into basic steps.
Each step must be completed before continuing to next.
STEP 1
- Payment of Initial fees.
- Completions of pre-approval required documents & forms.
STEP 2
- Second Payment as per the invoice.
- Application submission to Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) for pre-approval.
STEP 3
- Confirmation from the FIU for receiving all documents in order.
- Background checking completes within 2 weeks.
- FIU issues pre-approval letter.
STEP 4
- Completion of all remaining documents.
- Contribution amount transferred.
STEP 5
- Final approval from Citizenship Commission.
- Issuance of Certificate of Citizenship.
STEP 6
- Attending Oath Ceremony (either in Vanuatu or nearest country of Representative available)
- Receiving the Passport & Certificate of Citizenship after the ceremony.