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Ni-Vanuatu Investor Visa

Residence visas for foreign nationals investing in Vanuatu, offered across provisional, business and direct investor categories. For those establishing or funding a qualifying venture in the country.

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The VT10,000,000 and VT20,000,000 thresholds, the 12-month/3-year/8-year terms and the 206,000 VUV charge are from official-domain summaries; verify on the live invest and residence-visa pages, which returned 403 to automated fetches.

Important information

Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Vanuatu government website before you apply.
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Official name
Investor Visa (Provisional / Business Investor / Direct Investor)
Route type
Investment residence
Provisional Investor
12-month stay; interest shown via VIPA and proof of funds of at least VT10,000,000
Threshold from official-domain summary; verify.
Business Investor
3-year stay; requires a VIPA Foreign Investment Approval Certificate; charge reported at 206,000 VUV
Fee/term from official-domain summary; verify.
Direct Investor
Proof of assets in Vanuatu over VT20,000,000; valid up to 8 years
Threshold/validity from official-domain summary; verify.

Who it is for

  • Investors exploring or establishing a business in Vanuatu (Provisional)
  • Investors with an approved foreign investment (Business Investor)
  • Investors holding substantial assets in Vanuatu (Direct Investor)

Requirements

  • Engagement with the Vanuatu Investment Promotion Authority (VIPA)
  • Proof of funds or assets meeting the category threshold
  • Foreign Investment Approval Certificate for the Business Investor category
  • Passport valid more than 6 months and payment of fees

What you can do

  • Reside in Vanuatu to run or hold the qualifying investment
  • Build residence time that can count toward permanent residence

How to apply

  • Engage VIPA and obtain any required investment approval
  • Apply for the relevant investor visa via the eVisa portal or immigration
  • Submit financial evidence and pay the fee

Official sources

For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.

Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.

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