Your goal
You are seeking citizenship by a prescribed contribution under the Development Support Programme through the authorised channel.
International immigration
Vanuatu citizenship programme
Explore Vanuatu citizenship programme with a clear plan for the qualifying options, family considerations and documents you may need. We will help you understand the route and prepare for the next step.
At a glance
Key details for your planning
- Outcome
- Citizenship
- Who qualifies
- For applicants planning to qualify by a prescribed contribution under the Development Support Programme…
- Family
- The regulations define qualifying family members and dependants; each person requires supporting civil and…
- Application path
- 5 main stages
Could this route suit you?
See whether this route fits your plans
For applicants planning to qualify by a prescribed contribution under the Development Support Programme through the authorised channel who can meet the programme's eligibility and…
Your qualifying basis
The recognised options are a prescribed contribution under the Development Support Programme through the authorised channel.
Your ongoing plan
Meet the statutory fit-and-proper and documentary requirements
What this route can offer
The status you are working towards
A successful applicant acquires Vanuatu citizenship. Vanuatu law recognises dual citizenship, subject to the applicant’s other nationality laws.
Dual-citizenship recognition does not determine tax residence, and travel access remains subject to each destination’s current rules.
Planning for your family
Include your family in the plan
The regulations define qualifying family members and dependants; each person requires supporting civil and identity evidence.
What you will need
Prepare with confidence
Who can qualify
- The Development Support Programme is a statutory citizenship route subject to the Citizenship Act, programme regulations and Commission assessment.
Qualifying basis
- A prescribed contribution under the Development Support Programme through the authorised channel
Documents and checks
- Prepare identity, civil-status and financial evidence
- Complete citizenship and passport formalities after approval
- Keep passport and civil-status processes separate from the citizenship decision
Your next steps
A clear plan from the start
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Use the current authorised programme channel
Use the current authorised programme channel
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Prepare identity, civil-status and financial evidence
Prepare identity, civil-status and financial evidence
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Complete the Commission's checks
Complete the Commission's checks and any information requests
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Make the prescribed contribution at the directed stage
Make the prescribed contribution at the directed stage
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Complete citizenship and passport formalities after approval
Complete citizenship and passport formalities after approval
Keeping your position on track
What to plan for after approval
Meet the statutory fit-and-proper
Meet the statutory fit-and-proper and documentary requirements
Use only a currently authorised channel
Use only a currently authorised channel
Keep passport and civil-status processes separate from the
Keep passport and civil-status processes separate from the citizenship decision
How Prism 7 can help
Clear advice. Practical preparation.
Prism 7 gives you a clearer route forward — from understanding the options that suit your plans to organising documents and coordinating the next steps. We keep you informed about what is needed, what is happening and what to prepare next.
Understand your options
We start with your plans, priorities and the route options that could be relevant.
Prepare with confidence
We help you organise the documents and information needed for the route you choose.
Keep moving forward
We keep the next steps clear, so you know what to prepare and when to act.
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View programmeYour questions answered
Frequently asked questions
A successful applicant acquires Vanuatu citizenship. Vanuatu law recognises dual citizenship, subject to the applicant's other nationality laws.
The regulations define qualifying family members and dependants; each person requires supporting civil and identity evidence.
Timing varies with the statutory checks, document readiness and the authority's review.
Meet the statutory fit-and-proper and documentary requirements. Use only a currently authorised channel. Keep passport and civil-status processes separate from the citizenship decision.
Dual-citizenship recognition does not determine tax residence, and travel access remains subject to each destination's current rules.
Let us talk about your plans
Start with what you want to achieve
Tell us what you want to achieve, who is involved and when you hope to make the move. We will help you understand the options and the next practical step.