The Republic of Vanuatu has launched the Contribution Program pursuant to Section 13D of the Vanuatu Citizenship Act [CAP 112], under the Citizenship (Contribution Program) Regulation Order No. 220 of 2016 enacted on 19 December 2016. The Contribution Program aims to attract high quality new immigrants to support the economic development of the Republic of Vanuatu.
VCP is exclusively reserved for Chinese nationals (Greater China). Other nationalities cannot apply, they must apply for DSP program.
Pursuant to Citizenship Act, the Minister is to prescribe by Regulation the requirements for an application for citizenship under the Contribution Program, the prescribed fees payable by an applicant under the Contribution Program covers the applicant, his or her spouse and 2 children. Also the Minister may prescribe additional fees applicable for any other child (including those aged between 18 and 25 who are receiving full-time education) and parents aged above 50 applying along with the applicant.
The Commission must within 3 months of receiving an application under this section, make a decision on whether or not to approve and grant a citizenship and it takes 30 working days to complete under normal circumstances.
Required Contributions
| VCP Contribution | Fees in USD |
| Principal Applicant with Spouse and 2 Children | USD 140,000 |
| Child | USD 5000 |
| Child (Age 18-25) | USD 10,000 |
| Parents (Age 50-55) | USD 20,000 |
| Parents (Age 56-61) | USD 15,000 |