Secure Your Future in Paradise

Permanent Residency in Vanuatu offers you long-term stability in one of the world’s most beautiful island nations. Whether you’ve invested, built a business, or made Vanuatu your home, permanent residency gives you the security of living here indefinitely while enjoying the lifestyle, community, and opportunities that come with it.

Types of Residency in Vanuatu

Vanuatu offers residency permits that range from 1 year to 10 years. The choice depends on your circumstances, investment, and long-term plans.

1–5 Year Permits: Designed for shorter stays, business projects, or families trialling life in Vanuatu. These permits can be renewed.
10 Year Permit: The longest residency option available. The key advantage is that after holding a valid 10-year residency, you may become eligible to apply for citizenship of Vanuatu once the full term is complete.

This tiered approach allows you to start with a shorter permit if you’re testing the waters, or commit to the 10-year pathway if your goal is citizenship and permanent settlement.

Vanuatu Passport Advantage

Holding Vanuatu citizenship gives you access to a powerful passport that’s highly valued by frequent travelers. It allows visa-free or visa-on-arrival entry to over 95 countries, including the UK, Hong Kong, and much of the Commonwealth. For business owners, investors, and families who travel often, this means less time on paperwork and more freedom to move globally.

Make Vanuatu Your Permanent Home

Choosing residency in Vanuatu is more than a legal status — it’s a lifestyle decision. Whether you’re seeking security, global mobility, or the pathway to citizenship, Vanuatu offers a clear and flexible route. With options from 1 to 10 years and the added benefit of applying for citizenship after a decade, you can secure your place in a safe, welcoming island nation while enjoying the freedom to travel and invest with confidence.

What is the difference between residency and citizenship in Vanuatu?
Residency allows you to live in Vanuatu for a fixed period (1–10 years). Citizenship gives you a Vanuatu passport and full rights as a citizen.
How long can I apply for residency?
Residency permits are available for 1, 3, 5, or 10 years. The 10-year permit also provides a pathway to citizenship after completion.
Do I need to live in Vanuatu full-time to hold residency?
Residency requires that you maintain valid ties (land ownership, investment, or employment), but you are not obligated to remain in the country year-round.
What are the main benefits of Vanuatu residency?
Residency provides the right to live in Vanuatu, bring your family with you, invest, and build a pathway toward citizenship.
What are the advantages of a Vanuatu passport?
The passport offers visa-free or visa-on-arrival travel to over 95 countries, making it highly valuable for frequent travelers, investors, and business professionals.