Long Term Permits

Major Investors or Retiree who wants the 15 years permits must show proof certified by a Vanuatu Bank or Lawyer of a minimum financial investment of 100 million vatu (this investment may include the value of Vanuatu real estate). For a 10 year permit, the investment must be not less than 50 million vatu. Minor Investors must show evidence that their investment is not less than 20 million vatu to be considered for a 5 year permit. Those whose investment is not less than 10 million may be considered for a 3 year permit.

Long term permits, a processing fee of VT 50,000 which includes the 1st year. For each year the fee of VT 20,000 and therefore, total fees for a 15 year permit are VT 330,000, for a 10 year permit VT 230,000, for a 5 year permit VT 130,000 and for a 3 year permit VT 90,000. All fees are paid in advance and not refundable.

before a Residence Permit is issued. A visit to Vanuatu first to see conditions at first hand is strongly advised

Citizens of Vanuatu are the only ones who can be Permanent residence of Vanuatu. Non-Citizens who have lived continuously for 10 years in the Republic can apply for citizenship by naturalization