Foreign Investor / Leasehold Holder Residence Visa
Foreign Investor / Leasehold Holder Residence Visa is a residence route in Vanuatu (Investor / golden visa). Hold a VIPA foreign-investor approval certificate + business licence, or a registered leasehold (property) of at least ~VUV 10m (≈USD 85k); visa up to 10 yrs. Low confidence on thresholds. Fees ~VUV 300,000 for family.
Residence by investment: compare routes and obligations →Requirements at a glance
The minimum qualifying investment is about CHF 67'000. There is no minimum stay to keep the permit. Spouse and children can usually be included. Citizenship can be possible after about 10 years.
How holders are taxed
No personal income tax.
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Category | Investor / golden visa |
|---|---|
| Investment | CHF 67'000 |
| Fees (family) | CHF 2'000 |
| Income / yr | — |
| Assets | — |
| Min. stay | 0 |
| PR | — |
| Citizenship | 10 |
| Work | ownBusiness |
| Eligible | all |
| Tax | No personal income tax. |
| As of | 2026-10 |
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