In this material you will learn what documents are needed, how the procedure of registration and what is important to consider before traveling.
What does a Vanuatu passport provide: citizenship benefits
This article covers the topic of the major advantages of the Vanuatu citizenship, all nuances, selection criteria, as well as provides information about countries where you can enter visa-free once you have obtained citizenship.
Why should Vanuatu be your lucky choice?
It's a unique Caribbean country that offers the opportunity to get citizenship for Russian citizens just for investments. It is considered to be the briefest means to acquire citizenship. As a rule, applicants gain approval during 45 - 60 days. Herewith, the applicant does not have to reside in the country at all, which is a very comfortable option.
What benefits may a Vanuatu passport bring to you?
Let's figure out what advantages the citizenship of this state may give. Among already discussed samples, the most popular are the following ones:
- Vanuatu provides entry without visas to more than 96 states (including the EU, the UK);
- you will have an opportunity to apply for a tourist visa to the USA for a 5 years' term;
- the opportunity to get a visa to Australia;
- no restrictions on accommodation;
- beneficial tax regime for companies for 20 years;
- a completely confidential procedure;
- you can view Vanuatu as a plan "B" in case of economic, political problems in your own country;
- Vanuatu is claimed to be low-tax jurisdiction offering its citizens many advantages in tax planning, wealth, asset protection. So, the tax rate on personal income, capital gains, investment income, property tax, net capital, inheritance is equal to 0%;
- spouses, children, and dependent parents can be inserted into one application. It is possible to add family members after the major applicant obtains citizenship as well;
- all family members obtain citizenship, certificates, passports together;
- citizenship is passed on to children.
Which countries exactly can you enter with a Vanuatu passport?
We are eager to present a list of countries where you can enter visa-free.
Europe
Country | Country | Country |
---|---|---|
Afghanistan | Iran | North Korea |
Iraq | Yemen | Syria |
Somalia | Austria | Akrotiri and Dhekelia |
Andorra | Belarus | Belgium |
Bulgaria | Bosnia and Herzegovina | The Vatican |
Great Britain and its dependent territories | Hungary | Germany |
Gibraltar | Greenland | Greece |
Denmark | Ireland | Iceland |
Spain | Italy | Cyprus |
Kosovo | Latvia | Lithuania |
Liechtenstein | Luxembourg | Malta |
Moldova | Monaco | Netherlands |
Norway | Poland | Portugal |
Transnistria | Russian Federation | Romania |
San Marino | North Ossetia | Northern Cyprus |
Slovakia | Slovenia | Ukraine |
Faroe Islands | Finland | France |
Croatia | Montenegro | Czech Republic |
Switzerland | Sweden | Estonia |
America
Country | Country | Country |
---|---|---|
Belize | Bermuda | Bolivia |
Guatemala | Honduras | Costa Rica |
Nicaragua | Panama | Peru |
El Salvador | Saint Pierre and Miquelon | French Guinea |
Ecuador |
Caribbean islands
Country | Country | Country |
---|---|---|
Anguilla | Antigua and Barbuda | Bahamas |
Barbados | British Virgin Islands | Haiti |
Grenada | Dominica | The Dominican Republic |
Montserrat | Cayman Islands | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines |
Saint Kitts and Nevis | Saint Lucia | Trinidad and Tobago |
French West Indies | Jamaica |
Oceania
Country | Country | Country |
---|---|---|
Kiribati | Marshall Islands | Micronesia |
Nauru | Niue | New Caledonia |
Cook Islands | Pitcairn Islands | Palau |
Papua New Guinea | Samoa | Solomon Islands |
Tonga | Tuvalu | Wallis and Futuna |
Fiji | French Polynesia |
Asia
Country | Country | Country |
---|---|---|
Bangladesh | East Timor | Hong Kong (China) |
India | Indonesia | Cambodia |
Kyrgyzstan | Laos | Macau (China) |
Malaysia | Maldives | Myanmar |
Nepal | Singapore | Philippines |
Sri Lanka | The Middle East | Armenia |
Georgia | Israel | Jordan |
Iran | Qatar | Palestinian Territories |
Africa
Country | Country | Country |
---|---|---|
Benin | Botswana | Gambia |
Guinea-Bissau | Djibouti | Egypt |
Zambia | Zimbabwe | Cape Verde |
Kenya | Comoros | Lesotho |
Mauritius | Mauritania | Madagascar |
Mayotte | Malawi | Mozambique |
Reunion | Swaziland | Seychelles |
Senegal | Somalia | Somaliland |
Tanzania | That | Uganda |
The program's legal framework
Vanuatu commenced the Citizenship Program in January 2017 together with the Vanuatu Citizenship Development Support Program (DSP). It was proposed in the beginning of 2016. Then, in April 2017, it was finally accepted by Vanuatu's government. The goal of the program is to expand local working opportunities, develop economy, as well as ensure steady and balanced functioning of the federal budget.
Selection criteria
It is obligatory for all applicants for a Vanuatu passport to have:
- no history of crime;
- actual passport (minimum period is six months);
- national identity documents of the applicant's country of birth or residence;
- birth certificates;
- additional documents, including a resume, information about education and work experience;
- valid proof of address.
Limitations
All people around the world who are citizens of any countries can apply for this citizenship, with the exception such states as:
Country | Country | Country |
---|---|---|
Afghanistan | Iraq | Iran |
Yemen | North Korea | Syria |
Somalia |
If citizens of the mentioned countries have lived beyond the boarders of the states for more than five years already, they are eligible for citizenship.
Conclusion
So, this program is exclusive, because it's single citizenship program in the Caribbean region, that is so fast and have comfortable conditions. Especially, it presents ultimate importance and meaning for Russian citizens.
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