Vanuatu Citizenship Advisory Team

Meet Your Vanuatu Citizenship Advisors

Obtaining a second citizenship is an important personal and strategic decision. Our advisors provide confidential guidance throughout the application process, helping eligible applicants understand their options, requirements and pathway forward.

Strategic guidance for entrepreneurs, investors and families seeking greater global mobility through Vanuatu citizenship by investment.

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Why clients choose Vanuatu Advance

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Government-designated Vanuatu citizenship agent since 2018

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300+ successful citizenship applications

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Clients across 40+ countries

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Offices in Port Vila and Sydney

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Direct advisor involvement throughout the process

An Advisory Relationship, Not a Transaction

Citizenship decisions require trusted guidance.

A second citizenship is not simply an application. It is a strategic decision involving family planning, global mobility, compliance and long-term optionality.

Our role is to provide clear, confidential advice and guide eligible applicants through every stage of the official Vanuatu citizenship by investment process.

Global Mobility Planning

Help internationally mobile families understand how a second citizenship can create additional options for future opportunities.

Entrepreneur & Investor Advisory

Support founders, business owners and investors considering citizenship diversification as part of broader international planning.

Application Expertise

Provide structured guidance through eligibility assessment, documentation, government due diligence and passport issuance.

Principal Advisor

Dean Kolthek

CEO & Chairman

A seasoned international trade expert and serial business founder, Mr Kolthek has built, scaled and exited ventures across finance and investment, healthcare, IT and software, property development, advertising, FMCG, fashion and manufacturing. He founded and leads one of Vanuatu's foremost government-designated Citizenship by Investment agencies, and is actively engaged in wealth management, global mobility, cybersecurity and advisory mandates for both government and private enterprise.

A recognised authority on the Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment Program, and the Capital Investment Immigration Plan in particular, Mr Kolthek served as an advisor to the Vanuatu Government during its development, giving clients privileged insight into the program's framework. He divides his time between Port Vila, Vanuatu and Sydney, Australia.

Dean advises entrepreneurs, investors and internationally mobile families seeking greater global flexibility through strategic citizenship planning, drawing on a private wealth perspective shaped by two decades of cross-border investment and business leadership.

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Principal Advisor

Selina Kolthek

Justice of the Peace · Managing Director · International Mobility Consultant

A seasoned business leader with a track record of founding, scaling and directing ventures across diverse market segments, Mrs Kolthek is a widely recognised expert on the Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment Program. Under her stewardship, the firm has successfully guided more than 300 clients and their families to Vanuatu citizenship since 2018.

As Managing Director, she oversees daily operations while personally maintaining key client and global supplier relationships. Versatile, hands-on and exacting, she places a defining premium on trust, reputation and consistent service excellence across every engagement.

Selina leads client relationships and oversees the application journey personally, working directly with the Vanuatu Citizenship Commission at every stage to ensure applicants receive structured guidance from initial consultation through to citizenship approval.

selina@freedomtotravel.net
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How We Work

A personal advisory approach.

Confidential consultation

Personal eligibility assessment

Application strategy and preparation

Government due diligence support

Citizenship approval and passport delivery

Each stage follows the same structured framework used across the seven-step, 45-day process.

Trust & Transparency

Built on discretion, compliance and transparency.

We believe citizenship decisions should be approached carefully and responsibly. We provide guidance based on eligibility, requirements and official processes rather than promises or shortcuts.

Vanuatu Citizenship Commission ↗ — the constitutional body that regulates, approves and issues Vanuatu citizenship.
Citizenship by Investment legislation ↗ — the Vanuatu Citizenship Act, Cap 112, and its amendments.
Compliance information → — our privacy, confidentiality and compliance commitments.

Questions About Our Advisory

Frequently asked.

What does a Vanuatu citizenship advisor do?

A Vanuatu citizenship advisor guides applicants through the government's Citizenship by Investment Program from initial eligibility assessment through documentation, due diligence and final approval. This includes confirming eligibility, structuring the application correctly, coordinating with the Vanuatu Citizenship Commission, and managing the process on the applicant's behalf so the family can proceed with clarity and confidence.

Why should I use a government-designated Vanuatu citizenship agent?

Applications may only be submitted through agents formally designated by the Government of Vanuatu. Working with a government-designated agent ensures the file is correctly structured, lawfully submitted and shielded from the risks associated with unauthorised intermediaries. Vanuatu Advance has held this designation since 2018.

How do I know if a citizenship by investment advisor is legitimate?

A legitimate advisor is transparent about their government designation, publishes verifiable regulatory sources, and works directly with the Vanuatu Citizenship Commission rather than through unofficial intermediaries. Vanuatu Advance's designation, track record and regulatory sources are set out on this page and can be independently verified with the Vanuatu Citizenship Commission.

Who guides me through a Vanuatu citizenship application?

Every engagement is overseen personally by Dean Kolthek and Selina Kolthek, the firm's principal advisors, rather than passed between junior case handlers. Selina leads client relationships and the application journey; Dean advises on the broader strategic and cross-border planning context.

How experienced is Vanuatu Advance in Vanuatu citizenship applications?

Vanuatu Advance has served as a government-designated Vanuatu citizenship agent since 2018, guiding more than 300 successful applications for clients across more than 40 countries.

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