News, analysis and updates from the Global Pass advisory team.
Vanuatu's Court of Appeal ruled that people who gained citizenship through the DSP investment program cannot vote, hold public office or run for election.
Archive (2021): Vanuatu's parliament amended the Citizenship Act to add a Real Estate Option to its citizenship by investment program.
Vanuatu's CBI revenue reached US$132.6 million in 2020, up 25.8% on 2019 and over 42% of government income, a record for the fifth year running.
Vanuatu's Citizenship Commission released, for the first time, detailed statistics on all four of its citizenship by investment programs since 2014.
Vanuatu's citizenship chairman Ronald Warsal said all citizens are equal, answering 2020 reports on its programs and an exclusive stateless investor deal.
Archive (2020): Vanuatu's Development Support Program planned to accept stateless applicants through one agent holding an exclusive three-year license.
Vanuatu's CBI revenue hit a record Vt7.01 billion in the first half of 2020 as the program approved more than 100 applications a month.
