Birthactive
Citizenship at birth through a Vanuatu parent
A child born after independence acquires citizenship at birth, whether born in Vanuatu or abroad, if at least one parent is a citizen.
Citizenship routes
Ancestryreviewed
Naturalizationreviewed
Birthreviewed
Investmentreviewed
Naturalizationactive
Naturalization as the spouse of a citizen
A spouse of a Ni-Vanuatu may naturalize after two years of residence, instead of ten.
Ancestryactive
Citizenship through a Vanuatu parent
A person born after independence, in Vanuatu or abroad, becomes a citizen when at least one parent is a Vanuatu citizen.
Investmentactive
Investor and contribution citizenship programmes
The Citizenship Commission lists investor citizenship, the Development Support Program, the Vanuatu Contribution Program and a real-estate option under the Citizenship Act framework.
Sources: Vanuatu Citizenship Commission — Types of Citizenship · Vanuatu Citizenship Commission — Legislative Framework
Naturalizationactive
Naturalization after continuous residence
A foreign national or stateless person may apply after living continuously in Vanuatu for at least ten years, subject to further statutory conditions and review.
Sources: Constitution of Vanuatu — citizenship · Vanuatu Citizenship Commission — Legislative Framework