Vanuatu Permanent Residency – Your Gateway to Paradise

Vanuatu offers several pathways to permanent residency, including through family ties, employment, investment, or demonstrating financial self-sufficiency. Options are also available for leasehold property owners and approved foreign investors.

After holding a residence visa for 10 years, residents may become eligible for Vanuatu citizenship by naturalization.

Key Pathways:

Family Sponsorship – For spouses, partners, and dependent children.

Employment – For individuals employed in Vanuatu for at least 12 months.

Self-Funded Residents – For those with a certified income deposited in a Vanuatu bank.

Foreign Investors – For VIPA-approved investors with an active business.

Leasehold Holders – For property owners with leases valued at VT 10 million or more.

Citizenship by Investment – Direct second citizenship through government-approved contributions.

Applications submitted to Vanuatu Immigration and Passport Department.