Vanuatu CBI: The $130K Zero-Tax Pacific Passport

Vanuatu’s Development Support Program (DSP) grants citizenship for a $130,000 donation — making it one of the fastest CBI programs in the world with processing times of 30-60 days. Vanuatu has zero income tax, zero corporate tax, zero capital gains tax, and zero inheritance tax.

The Investment

• Single applicant: $130,000 (government contribution + due diligence)
• Couple: $150,000
• Family of 4: $180,000
• Processing: 30-60 days — the fastest CBI globally

The Tax Structure

Vanuatu has no income tax system. None. The government is funded by VAT (15%), import duties, and tourism revenue. As a citizen, your worldwide income is entirely untouched regardless of where you earn or reside.

The Passport Value

Visa-free access to 100+ countries including the UK, EU Schengen zone, Russia, and Hong Kong. Not as extensive as Caribbean CBIs, but the speed of issuance is unmatched.

Physical Presence

Zero. You never need to visit Vanuatu. Passport renewal is handled remotely.

The Strategic Use Case

Vanuatu citizenship is primarily used as a tax-neutral “backup” passport. Combined with residency in a zero-tax jurisdiction (Dubai, Panama), it creates a completely tax-free structure with no reporting obligations to any authority. The 30-day processing time makes it the emergency escape hatch of the CBI world.