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Vanuatu Implements Changes to FIU Due Diligence
As part of this office’s ongoing review process of its due diligence service provided to the Vanuatu Citizenship Office’s programs (DSP, CIIP & VCP), the Vanuatu Financial Intelligence Unit will implement changes to new internal processes to better manage and safeguard its due diligence procedures. These new internal FIU processes will be in accordance with…
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Vanuatu Strengthens CBI Program to Meet Global Standards
The Vanuatu citizenship commission through a press release in december has announced strengthening citizenship by investment program, paving way for enhanced dialogue to restore lost visa waiver with European Union and United Kingdom. The new changes such as strengthened due diligence, verified contributions and technology enhancements made to the program ensures credibility of the program…
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Vanuatu Loses Visa Exemption with European Union
On 12 December 2024 , The European Council decided to remove Vanuatu permanently from the list of countries whose citizens are exempt from having a visa when travelling to the EU, due to security concerns with investor citizenship program in Vanuatu. The exemption from the visa requirement for all nationals of Vanuatu is suspended from…
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Apply for Vanuatu Citizenship Without Traveling
Vanuatu has made a huge announcement making key changes to the the CBI program. The Government is imposing mandatory personal visit from Dec 1, 2024 for biometrics enrollment and passport collection for the citizenship by investment program, enforcing additional security on applicants to protect the integrity of Vanuatu CBI program aligning with international interests. This will affect…
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Vanuatu CIIP – Citizenship through Kava Investment
Discover the Capital Investment & Immigration Program – Unlock Vanuatu Citizenship by investment program through Kava Investment What is Kava? Kava is a drink from the South Pacific made from the roots of the Kava. Kava is consumed for its sedating effects throughout the Pacific Ocean cultures of Polynesia, including Hawaii and Vanuatu, Melanesia, some parts of Micronesia.…
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Vanuatu CIP Revenues have Fallen since 2020
The Vanuatu citizenship by investment program have fallen steeply according to the data published by finance ministry and IMF. The steep decline attributed to losing visa free access to EU/UK and security concerns raised due to poor vetting with CIP program. CIP Revenues Citizenship program revenue is the biggest concern, with revenue down 24% on…
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Vanuatu Allotted 150 Australia PEV Visas
The Pacific Engagement Visa (PEV) is a new permanent residence visa for participating countries including Vanuatu. A total quota of 150 visas, inclusive of partners and dependent children, will be available annually to Vanuatu nationals through a ballot process. The ballot first opened June 3, 2024. PEV Benefit The charge for entering the Pacific Engagement…
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Vanuatu Introduces Passport Enrollment at Foreign Missions
The Citizenship Office and Commission hereby informs ALL that applicants under DSP, VCP and CIIP are allowed to apply for new passport through Paper Based Application Process through Foreign diplomatic missions. Such process is currently established following an Immediate Solutions number (4) issued by the Immigration department that Paper Base Application will be applicable until…
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Personal Visit Imposed for Vanuatu Passports
The Vanuatu government has imposed a personal visit requirement for all investors applying for citizenship by investment program effective from Aug 5, 2024 under the new passport system implemented by Department of Immigration. The new rules apply for applicants who are Vanuatu citizenship holders who apply for Vanuatu passport under three investment schemes. The new passport system…
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Vanuatu CIIP – Capital Investment Immigration Plan
The Vanuatu Investment Immigration Plan Program (CIIP) is a fast and affordable way to gain visa-free access to over 100 countries and territories. CIIP is the only Citizenship-by-investment program in the Asia Pacific region. The CIIP offers a unique opportunity for individuals to obtain Vanuatu citizenship by making a donation to local investments. This initiative…
