Self-funded Residence Visa
Self-funded Residence Visa is a residence route in Vanuatu (Eigen middelen). Income certified by a Vanuatu bank ≥VUV 250,000/month (VUV 500,000 with spouse); children included; visa for 1, 3, 5 or 10 yrs. Fees ~VUV 300,000 for family (low confidence).
Passive-income and financially independent residence →Requirements at a glance
You need an annual income of about CHF 20'100. 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.
| Categorie | Eigen middelen |
|---|---|
| Investering | — |
| Leges (gezin) | CHF 2'000 |
| Inkomen / jr | CHF 20'100 |
| Vermogen | — |
| Min. verblijf | 0 |
| PV | — |
| Staatsburgerschap | 10 |
| Werk | no |
| Komt in aanmerking | all |
| Belasting | No personal income tax. |
| Stand | 2026-10 |
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