Due to growing demand of CBI programs among the Crypto investors, we now accept Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies for Vanuatu citizenship by investment program. You can now pay directly in Bitcoin.
The Vanuatu CBI has become very popular among investors with the fintech background in blockchain and crypto space. The Vanuatu Development Support program (DSP) requires one time donation starting from USD 130,000 to the state fund, in exchange for lifetime citizenship.
Below are full costs of the Vanuatu DSP program. It is important to understand that Vanuatu has the fastest processing times for passport among all the citizenship by investment programs. Processing time for approvals is less than a month.
Vanuatu DSP costs in USD BTC @ $46,000
Single Applicant $130,000 2.8 BTC
Married Couple $150,000 3.24 BTC
Married Couple + 1 Child under 18 $165,000 3.56 BTC
Married Couple + 2 Children under 18 $180,000 3.89 BTC
ote: The above contribution is all inclusive package fee includes agent, lawyer fee etc. You will be charged $5,000 due diligence fee per application
Vanuatu has launched Real estate REO program but so far no project has been approved by government for investing under CBI. You have to wait a bit. It will be possible to pay using bitcoin for properties in Vanuatu.
The Vanuatuan passport is one of the powerful travel documents issued by a pacific country. This booklet comes with visa free or arrival access to Schengen, Russia, UK etc.
Vanuatu has 41st powerful passport in the World. As of 2021, Vanuatu passport holders have visa free access to 130 destinations, according to Henley passport index 2021.
The Vanuatu passport is issued to applicants who are
Above 18 years of age and below 65 years
No criminal record
Pass background checks and have no adverse record.
Prove atleast USD 250,000 in total financial assets (bitcoin funds accepted)
Prove source of origin of funds
Not from restricted countries such as Afghanistan, Iran, North Korea, Somalia, Yemen..
You have to prepare the following important documents before you pay..
Police certificate from where you live
Fill the application form
Pay initial USD 5,000 fee to start the due diligence process.
Your application will go through authorized DSP agent
Wait for 2-4 weeks to receive your approval in principle letter from Vanuatu Citizenship commission (VCC)
Pay the full investment USD 130,000 or more depending on whether you apply as one person or family. Do not make the full investment if you dont receive government approval
Receive your Letter of approval for citizenship.
Take an oath online or video conferencing
Receive your citizenship certificate and passport at the nearest Vanuatu consulate or appointed agent.
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