Vanuatu Citizenship

In January 2017, the Government of the Republic of Vanuatu launched their Development Support Program (DSP) for the purpose of raising funds to support infrastructure and promoting economic development of Vanuatu.

The DSP was enacted by the Vanuatu Government under the Citizenship Act (CAP 112) with the powers conferred on the Prime Minister by Section 20 of the Citizenship Act (112) Order No.215 of 2016, augmented in Order No. 33 of 2019. The citizenship acquired under the DSP program is fully recognized by the Government of Vanuatu and the nationality is regarded as Ni-Vanuatu.

Those applying for and receiving Vanuatu Citizenship under the DSP have the full right to reside in Vanuatu at all times and the passport is renewable upon expiry. Citizenship is for life, and hereditary.  New-born family members may be added.

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