Updated
GL-A-09
Glossary · Vanuatu citizenship
Additional family member: +$10,000 or +$26,500
Each family member beyond the base composition: +$10,000 under the contribution programme (DSP) official schedule, and +$26,500 each from the fifth person under the fund programme (CIIP).
01 / In 30 seconds
The short answer
- What it is
- A family member beyond the base composition
- Contribution programme
- +$10,000 for each additional person
- Fund programme
- One amount up to 4 people, $26,500 from the fifth
- Adding later
- Possible for a surcharge; better before filing
02 / In plain words
What Additional family member (Vanuatu) means
An additional member is each family member beyond the composition covered by the base price. The surcharge depends on the programme.
Under the contribution programme (DSP) each additional person costs +$10,000 under the official schedule; the total for a large family follows the invoice. Under the fund programme (CIIP) the amount is the same for a family of up to four, and from the fifth person it is $26,500 each.
A family member can also be added later for a surcharge by invoice. If a marriage or adding a relative is planned, it is better value before filing.
A simple example
A family of five in the fund: $165,000 for the first four and $26,500 for the fifth - $191,500 including the fee.
Where you will meet it
- A family of more than four
- A child born during the process
- A new marriage
- Adding parents
03 / What it covers
What to know
Contribution
- +$10,000 each
- Official schedule
- Total by invoice
Fund
- One amount up to 4
- $26,500 from the fifth
- Fee per application
Who is added
- Children
- Dependants 18-25
- Parents
When
- Best before filing
- Later - by invoice
- Newborn - before the oath
04 / How it works
How to add a member
Family
Who is in the application.
Surcharge
By programme.
Documents
A set for the new member.
Application
Added before the oath.
05 / Key facts
Key facts
01Additional member
A family member beyond the base family size
Each base price covers a set family size. Every person beyond it is an additional member and costs extra under the rules of the chosen program.
02DSP donation program
+$10,000 for each member after the fourth
The price table ends with a couple and two children at $180,000. The fifth and each further member add $10,000 to the government donation; the total follows the official invoice.
03CIIP fund program
+$26,500 for each person from the fifth
A family of up to four pays a single $157,000. From the fifth person the surcharge is $26,500 each, paid together with the main amount on the same fund program invoice.
04Adding someone later
Possible, but cheaper before submission
A family member can be added after citizenship is granted, against a separate invoice. If a marriage or adding a relative is already planned, it is cheaper and faster to do it before submission.
Common mistakes
Pricing the CIIP fund program per person from the first
The fund program is one $157,000 amount for a family of up to four. The $26,500 surcharge applies only from the fifth person.
Quoting figures from old reviews
Current surcharges are +$10,000 per additional member under DSP and +$26,500 from the fifth person under CIIP. We check the total against the official invoice.
Adding a relative after approval without working out the cost
First calculate the surcharge and timing of a separate application. If the person can join the main application, include them before submission.
06 / Expert advice
How to prepare
Include everyone you plan to include before filing: later it costs more and takes longer.
What we do for you. We recalculate the amount for your family and add a new member before the oath if they appear during the process.
Anna KovalevskayaLead lawyer for EU citizenship and residency, 12 years of practice
07 / Questions
Frequently asked questions
Any family member beyond the family size the base price covers. Under both DSP and CIIP that means the fifth person and beyond.
$26,500. For example, a family of five pays $157,000 for the first four, $26,500 for the fifth and an $8,000 fee, $191,500 in total.
$10,000 each under the official table. A family of five pays a $190,000 donation and one $5,000 fee, $195,000 in total.
No. The fee is charged once per application: $5,000 under DSP and $8,000 under CIIP, however many people are included.
Together with the main amount: under DSP on the government invoice, under CIIP on the same fund program invoice. The invoice is issued through a licensed agent.
Yes, against a separate invoice. If you already plan to add someone, it is cheaper to include them before submission.
Vanuatu citizenship glossary
- Vanuatu programme →
- DSP
- Vanuatu passport
- Vanuatu passport renewal
- Replacing a lost Vanuatu passport
- Schengen and Vanuatu
- Greek residence permit for Vanuatu citizens
- Vanuatu company
- Asset Statement
- Witness field (Vanuatu forms)
- Remarks block (CIIP form)
- Medical certificate (Vanuatu)
- Bank letter (Vanuatu)
- Professional reference (Vanuatu)
- Vanuatu police clearance
- Nomination Form (CIIP form)
- Principal candidate
- Spouse (Vanuatu form)
- Dependent child (Vanuatu form)
- Dependent resident
- Form B (Vanuatu passport form)
- Birth Registration Questionnaire (9610)
- Vanuatu FIU due diligence
- FIU letter
- BRIDGES pre-check
- Vanuatu due diligence fee
- 3-month deadline for payment and oath
- Vanuatu citizenship certificate
- Vanuatu birth registration certificate
- Vanuatu National ID
- Vanuatu fund share
- Fund option without share return
- Dependant aged 18-25 (Vanuatu)
- Parents and older dependants (Vanuatu)
- Vanuatu citizenship by birth
- Vatu (VT)
- Port Vila
- Bislama
- Vanuatu citizenship
- Vanuatu Citizenship Act (Cap. 112)
- Vanuatu Citizenship Commission
- Vanuatu Citizenship Office
- Vanuatu authorised agent
- All terms →
INITIAL ASSESSMENT
Tell us what outcome your family needs
We will design a solution for your case, choose the country and the right status, and take the whole process through to the result.
