Vanuatu Citizenship
The Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment program began accepting applicants in 2017 and is the only program of its kind in the South Pacific. Known as the Vanuatu Citizenship Development Support Program, it is one of the quickest paths to second citizenship through investment.
Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment Program offers only one investment scheme and that is through a non-refundable, onetime contribution to the government’s Development Support Program. And within 2-3 months of their application start date, investors will receive Vanuatu Passport which is a Commonwealth Passport.
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Based on the Citizenship Act [CAP 112], the Vanuatu Citizenship Commission grants Honorary Citizenship to individuals under Vanuatu Development Support Program.
Eligibilities
1-Valid Passports, at least 6 months.
2-Clean criminal record.
3- All applicants must do Medical check.
4-Showing liquidity in bank for at least $200,000.
5- Grandparents can be included as dependents if they are above 55 years old.
6- Children can be added up to 30 years old, and should be unmarried.
Benefits
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Pre-approval within 3 days only.
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Passport and Citizenship within 45 days from date of submission.
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Visa Free travel to over 140 countries, including Schengen, UK, and Hong Kong.
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Main applicant can apply even if he applied for Schengen visa and the last status is rejected.
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Vanuatu is a commonwealth country, Parliament of the United Kingdom.
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Vanuatu Program allows Dual Citizenship.
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Once obtained, citizenship and passport cannot be revoked.
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No visit, no physical staying is needed, and no interview.
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No Language test nor level of education.
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ZERO Global and Income Tax
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Citizenship can be inherited to next generations.
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Main applicant can apply for his siblings in one application
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Several real estate options offer tremendous return on investment.
Steps
Step 1: Signing Agreements.
Step 2: Pay the government payment which is 5000 dollars.
Step 3: pre-screen your passport copy for the government to get the preapproval within 3 days.
Step4: After Getting the preapproval, gathering the required documents by government.
Step 5: Translation and Attestation
Step 6: Submitting the documents to the government CBIU (Citizenship by Investment Unit).
Step 7: Payment for the government submission fees which is 30% from the investment amount.
Step 8: Due Diligence process takes from 45 days after the submission date.
Step 9: Receiving the approval, and the client must transfer the investment amount of 70%.
Step 10: Citizenship certificate and passport will be issued.
Step 11: Collecting the documents from our headquarter in Dubai.
Documents Required
Client questionnaire: One form for all applicants (ALFA will provide).
Police certificates (For applicants who are above 16):
- From country of origin.
- From country of residence.
Valid passport (For every applicant.
- Colored):
- First 2 pages to be shown.
Identity card (For every applicant):
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From country of origin.
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From country of residence.
Medical form. For every applicant (ALFA will provide the form). All applicants must visit a doctor to answer the questionnaire in the medical form.
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HIV test.
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Valid for 3 months.
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Can be done from any medical center around the world.
Birth Certificate (For every applicant):
Marriage Certificate.
Divorce letter (If Applicable).
Education Certificate (If Applicable): For any applicant who has High school certificate and/or University degree and/or Courses.
(10) Photos (For all applicants):
-3.5cm X 4.5cm size.
-No teeth shown.
-Forehead must be shown completely.
-Part of hair must be shown at least.
Enrollment letter (For all dependents):
-Original letter states that the children are registered in school/university.
-To be stamped by the institute.
Bank Statement (For main applicant only):
-Last 1 year.
-Stamps on all papers.
-Original is required.
Bank Reference letter (For main applicant only):
-Letter states the name of the client.
-States the date of opening the account.
-States the Account/IBAN number of the account.
-Must be stamped
-Original is required.
Proof of address (For main applicant only):
- Utility bill that states the address.
Source of income (For main applicant only):
- Original Salary Certificate that states the salary amount. (If the main applicant is employee)
-Trade Licenses (If the client is self-employed).
-Title-deeds can be helpful to the application.
Professional letter (For main applicant only, ALFA will provide the template):
-Original letter by a company that you have co-operated with, such as Owners, Lawyers, Auditors, or etc.…..
