Oceania Investment Immigration Programs

Below is a compilation of publicly available data on 3 programs in the Oceania region (neutral comparison, not ranked by merit). Click to view each program's thresholds, costs, timelines, and processes.

Oceania: This site primarily covers Vanuatu's Development Support Program (DSP). Vanuatu is known for low-threshold, fast direct citizenship: the donation route for the main applicant starts from approximately US$200,000, with processing times as short as 30–60 days (excluding due diligence), making it one of the fastest CBI programs globally, typically with no minimum residency requirement. ⚠️ Important risk note: The EU progressively restricted and formally terminated (not suspended) visa-free Schengen access for Vanuatu passports in December 2024; Vanuatu has been moved to the visa-required list. This significantly impacts applicants for whom Schengen visa-free travel is a key objective. If travel freedom is a core consideration, confirm the current list of visa-free countries for Vanuatu passports before applying, subject to the latest official announcements.

🇻🇺 Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment (DSP) OceaniaThe Vanuatu Development Support Program (DSP) is a donation-base…
🇳🇷 Nauru Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Program (ECRCP) OceaniaThe Nauru Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Program (E…
🇳🇿 New Zealand Active Investor Plus Visa OceaniaNew Zealand's Active Investor Plus (AIP) visa is an investment m…

Oceania Investment Immigration FAQs

Can Vanuatu passports still enter the Schengen area visa-free?

No. The EU has progressively restricted since 2022 and formally terminated visa-free Schengen access for Vanuatu passports in December 2024 (moved to the visa-required list), a permanent termination, not a suspension. Applicants must verify the current status with the latest official EU announcements before applying.

How long does it take to get a passport through Vanuatu citizenship by investment?

According to public information, the Vanuatu DSP (Development Support Program) is typically completed within 30–60 working days (excluding pre-due diligence), making it one of the fastest CBI programs globally. Actual timelines should be verified with the Vanuatu Citizenship Office.