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

America

Caribbean islands

Oceania

Asia

Africa

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:

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.