The Vanuatu Capital Investment Immigration Plan.
The Vanuatu CIIP is a fund-based citizenship-by-investment pathway combining a government contribution with a $50,000 capital component that is redeemable after a five-year holding period. Pricing is flat at $165,000 USD from single applicant through family of four — making it the most economical structured route for families.
Legislated under the Vanuatu Citizenship Act, the Capital Investment Immigration Plan suits applicants who want a second passport alongside a partially redeemable capital position. Processing completes within 45 to 60 days with no residency requirement.
Investment Type
Government contribution + fund investment
Flat Pricing
$165,000 USD through family of four
Redeemable Capital
$50,000 USD after 5 years
Processing Time
45–60 days
Residency Requirement
None
Visa-Free Access
107+ destinations
Why applicants choose the CIIP.
The CIIP's defining feature is its capital structure: of the $165,000 USD total outlay, $50,000 is allocated to a regulated investment component that becomes redeemable after a five-year holding period. The remainder funds the government contribution and statutory fees. Families therefore retain optional access to a meaningful portion of their capital while securing citizenship from day one.
Flat pricing is the second advantage. Unlike contribution-based programmes that scale per dependent, the CIIP charges the same $165,000 USD for a single applicant or a family of four. For couples with children, this is typically the lower-cost route.
Processing remains aligned with the DSP at 45 to 60 days. Applicants receive the same tiered due diligence, the same passport, the same visa-free access, and the same right to dual citizenship. Citizenship is granted for life and inheritable by descent.
2026 Investment Schedule
All figures in USD. Capital is only payable after Approval in Principle from the Vanuatu Citizenship Commission.
| Tier | Amount |
|---|---|
| Single Applicant | $165,000 |
| Married Couple | $165,000 |
| Married Couple + 1 Minor Child | $165,000 |
| Family of Four (2 Minor Children) | $165,000 |
| Per Additional Dependent | $25,000 |
| FIU Due Diligence Fee | $5,500 |
| Capital Sum Redeemable (after 5 years) | $50,000 |
CIIP or DSP — which is right for you?
The CIIP suits families and applicants who value flat pricing and a partially redeemable capital position. If you prefer the lowest indicative entry point as a single applicant with no holding period, compare the Vanuatu DSP Program. A full side-by-side comparison is available on the Pathways overview.