Vanuatu Government Designated Agent · Since 2018
Zero income tax. Zero capital gains. Zero residency requirement. Applied for entirely online.
45 Days
Processing
US$130k
Gov. contribution
300+
Cases
2018
Agent since
Government Designated Agent · Current Agent licence supplied to all applicants · Authorised to handle funds on behalf of the Vanuatu authorities.
Vanuatu Advance is a Vanuatu Government Designated Agent. We are authorised to submit citizenship applications directly to the Government, and our designation is recorded in the Citizenship Office register.
Send us your details and we will review your enquiry.
Three reasons Vanuatu consistently outperforms other citizenship programmes.
From formal application to passport in hand. No other Pacific programme comes close. Due diligence clearance currently runs 7-10 days; the rest follows quickly.
No personal income tax. No capital gains tax. No inheritance tax. No wealth tax. For residents and non-resident citizens alike.
Your file is handled directly by the designated agent, not passed down a referral chain. We do not publish or disclose client details, and we will tell you plainly which reporting obligations apply in your own country of residence.
“Working with the Vanuatu Government Designated Agent made the citizenship process incredibly smooth. The team was knowledgeable, responsive, and ensured everything was handled efficiently.”
“We wanted a second citizenship for global mobility and tax planning, and Vanuatu was the perfect choice. We were impressed by how quickly we received our citizenship.”
Both programmes grant identical citizenship rights, the same passport, and the same 45-day timeline.
Most popular
DSP
US$130,000
Government contribution, single applicant
US$138,500 total including the US$5,500 due diligence fee and US$3,000 statutory fees.
Best for families
CIIP
US$165,000
Government contribution, families of up to four
US$178,500 total including the US$5,500 due diligence fee and US$8,000 statutory fees.
*Terms and conditions apply. Returnable component subject to successful completion of 5-year holding period.
Due diligence fee: US$5,500 per application (non-refundable). You pay the programme fee only after your application is approved.
Compare Vanuatu’s tax position with major OECD economies.
| Country | Income Tax | Capital Gains | Inheritance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 45% | 25% | 50% |
| Australia | 45% | 47% | 0%* |
| UK | 45% | 28% | 40% |
| Canada | 33% | 27% | 0%* |
| USA | 37% | 20% | 40% |
| Vanuatu | 0% | 0% | 0% |
*Australia and Canada have no federal inheritance tax but may apply capital gains on estate assets.
Our clients are high-net-worth individuals and families who have done their research and arrived at the same conclusion: for speed, privacy, and tax efficiency, Vanuatu delivers.
Restructure your affairs in a zero-tax jurisdiction with no automatic reporting obligations.
Add a trusted travel document to your portfolio without renouncing existing citizenship.
Establish business entities and banking relationships outside your country of first citizenship.
Include your spouse, children, and dependent parents in a single application.
300+ successful applications · 40+ countries · Since 2018
No call centres. No referral chains. Every client is handled personally by Dean or Selina Kolthek.
Founder & Managing Director
Selina oversees day-to-day operations and remains a principal point of contact for clients. Her hands-on involvement with the Vanuatu Citizenship Office keeps her closely engaged in every aspect of the process.
selina@vanuatuadvance.comLinkedIn →
Founder-CEO
An international citizenship expert with deep experience in cross-border investment, banking and private wealth. Dean splits his time between Sydney and Port Vila and personally oversees high-value mandates.
LinkedIn →selina@vanuatuadvance.com · Port Vila, Vanuatu · Sydney, Australia
Five stages. Entirely remote. Managed end-to-end by us.
Free, confidential call to confirm eligibility and choose your programme.
Background checks by the Vanuatu Financial Intelligence Unit. Currently 7-10 days.
Approval-in-Principle issued. Programme contribution made securely.
Sworn virtually. No travel to Vanuatu required.
Citizenship certificate signed by the Citizenship Chairman. Passport couriered to you.
Confidential consultations with the official government-designated agent. No obligation until you choose to proceed.
