Globevisa Insight: Exploring Future Trends in Citizenship by Investment Programs with Vanuatu Prime Minister

As an industry leader, Globevisa Group was honored to be invited to the Vanuatu Consulate in Hong Kong on July 19th for an in-depth discussion with Vanuatu Prime Minister Charlot Salwai regarding the current state and future development of Vanuatu’s immigration programs. During the meeting, Prime Minister Mr. Salwai highly recognized Globevisa’s contributions in the Vanuatu program sector and expressed ongoing support for future endeavors.

From left to right: Mr. George Baddeley BOGIRI, Consul General of the Vanuatu Consulate in Hong Kong; Connie ZHAN, Vanuatu Passport Program Manager at Globevisa; Mr. Charlot Salwai, Prime Minister of Vanuatu; Janice CHAN, Vanuatu Permanent Residency Program Manager at Globevisa.

Future Development Trends of Vanuatu’s Citizenship by Investment Program

The Prime Minister noted that the program has been in place since 2015, supported by legislation and stable citizenship policies, attracting a significant number of applicants in the market. Vanuatu has also welcomed applicants from around the world, allowing them to use this status in a reasonable, compliant, and legal manner. Globevisa shared numerous successful cases in assisting those who have obtained this status in asset, education, and identity planning. The Prime Minister expressed hope that the program would further contribute to the overall economic development of Vanuatu and that more people would come to understand and love this warm and joyful country.

Future Development of Vanuatu’s Permanent Resident Program

The Prime Minister mentioned that the program, launched over a decade ago, has relatively stable policies. Initially designed to complement Hong Kong’s investment projects, it set a low threshold, focusing on convenience and practicality. With Hong Kong reopening its policies, considering the significant volume of applications from Hong Kong, there will be no major changes to the application conditions in the short term. However, increasing the processing fees will be a central theme of future developments.

Summary of Current Immigration Options of Vanuatu

●Citizenship by Investment (CIIP)

Applicants can choose the CIIP option, known for its fast processing, lenient background checks, simple documentation, and guaranteed success rate. Globevisa has successfully processed applications for Vanuatu citizenship from signing the contract to obtaining the passport in as fast as 20 days. It has assisted applicants from over 20 countries, catering to the needs of high-net-worth individuals in asset planning, identity backup, rapid travel, and international education.

– Renowned as a zero-tax haven, allowing for the opening of multiple offshore bank accounts, enabling asset and tax planning.

– Comprehensive follow-up programs, ensuring seamless identity layering; successful cases of Vanuatu applicants obtaining Greek, Japanese, Korean, and Portuguese visas.

– Eligible to attend international schools in certain countries; credit system under the Commonwealth, enjoying shared credits, with greater freedom in choosing overseas prestigious schools.

Photos of the original batch of Vanuatu passports received by Globevisa clients

●Permanent Resident/Green Card Program

Costing less than 12,000 USD, this program offers direct access to permanent residence without the need for business investment or the applicant’s presence in Vanuatu. There are no stringent residence requirements post-approval, providing a more convenient route to overseas residency. The Vanuatu green card is widely used in various scenarios to meet the needs of diverse applicants:

– Popular option for applying the new Hong Kong Capital Investment Entrant Scheme with a “Third Country” permanent residence, recognized by immigration authorities for its simplicity and efficiency, favored by high-net-worth individuals.

– Used for admission to international schools in China, where such schools often require children to have at least a foreign green card; Vanuatu green card is noted for its affordability and speed, attracting considerable attention from parents.

– Provides a backup identity and facilitates travel, offering a Plan B status in emergencies, including travel and residence in Vanuatu.

– Serves as a stepping stone to Australia and New Zealand, where obtaining citizenship is more challenging; the Vanuatu green card, as the only direct legal residence option in the neighboring region, has become an excellent alternative for those seeking to immigrate to Australia and New Zealand.

Globevisa’s Strength in Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment/Permanent Resident Programs

Globevisa has over a decade of experience handling passport and green card programs, successfully assisting more than 8,000 families in obtaining Vanuatu status with a guaranteed success rate and no rejections. Maintaining a long-standing friendly relationship with the Vanuatu government, Globevisa stays abreast of the latest program updates, providing clients with the most accurate information. Choosing Globevisa ensures secure channels and the legitimacy of identity. Globevisa is dedicated to protecting client privacy and offers a VIP simplified document collection mode, which reduces the need for extensive documentation, shortening the time for clients to receive their status and allowing them to enjoy the benefits sooner.

Clients also benefit from priority processing privileges, with green card approvals issued electronically by immigration authorities in as little as 24 hours, and passport processing equally fast, taking only a few days from submission to receiving citizenship documents.