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Greek residence permit for Vanuatu citizens

A Greek residence permit through a home purchase, which a Vanuatu citizen can apply for on a Vanuatu passport even where applications on their first citizenship are not accepted. Family: spouse, children under 21, parents.

Vanuatu programme
21age limit for children
6-12months to the card
3%purchase tax now

01 / In 30 seconds

The short answer

What it is
A Greek residence permit through a home purchase on a Vanuatu passport
Who needs it
Those whose first citizenship is not accepted
Family
Spouse, children under 21, both spouses' parents
Card timeline
6-12 months after filing, longer in Attica

02 / In plain words

What Greek residence permit for Vanuatu citizens means

A Greek residence permit through a home purchase is available to a Vanuatu citizen on a Vanuatu passport. This matters for Russian and Belarusian citizens: new applications from them have not been accepted since 2022, and circular 1/2026 of 21.04.2026 extended this to their families.

A dual citizen applies as a Vanuatu citizen; the first citizenship is stated in the form, and the source of funds check remains. The application covers the spouse, children under 21 and both spouses' parents. The card comes 6-12 months after filing.

The purchase tax is currently about 3%; 15% has been announced for non-EU buyers from 1 July 2027, so it is better to close the deal earlier. A deposit on a property can be paid even before the Vanuatu passport.

A simple example

A family from Moscow received Vanuatu passports and immediately applied for Greek residence through an apartment in Athens. The property had been reserved before the passport.

Where you will meet it

  • Living in Europe
  • Free Schengen travel
  • Children's education
  • A plan B for the family

03 / What it covers

What to know

01

Who applies

  • A Vanuatu citizen
  • On a Vanuatu passport
  • First citizenship in the form
02

Family

  • Spouse
  • Children under 21
  • Both spouses' parents
03

Money

  • Home purchase
  • Tax about 3% now
  • 15% announced from 01.07.2027
04

Timelines

  • Card 6-12 months
  • Longer in Attica
  • Deposit before the passport

04 / How it works

How to get a Greek residence permit on a Vanuatu passport

Step 1

Vanuatu passport

The basis of the application.

Step 2

Property

Selection and deposit.

Step 3

Deal

At the notary.

Step 4

Residence card

In 6-12 months.

05 / Key facts

Key facts

01Who needs it

Russian and Belarusian citizens with a Vanuatu passport

New applications on their first citizenship have not been accepted since 2022, and since 21.04.2026 this also applies to family members. With a Vanuatu passport they apply as Vanuatu citizens.

02Family members

Spouse, children under 21, both spouses' parents

All are included in one application with the main applicant, through a home purchase.

03Time to get the card

6-12 months after filing

The clock starts on the filing date. In Attica (Athens and surroundings) it takes longer.

04Property purchase tax

About 3% now, 15% announced from 1 July 2027

The increase is announced for non-EU buyers, so it pays to close the deal earlier. A deposit on the property can be paid before the Vanuatu passport.

Common mistakes

Waiting for the Vanuatu passport before choosing a property

Choose the home while citizenship is in progress. The deposit can be paid before the passport and the deal closed before the tax rise.

Hiding your first citizenship

Your first citizenship is stated in the form, and the source of funds check still applies. You apply as a Vanuatu citizen, openly.

Ignoring the tax increase

The purchase tax is about 3% today, with 15% announced for non-EU buyers from 1 July 2027. Plan to close the deal before that date.

06 / Expert advice

Anna Kovalevskaya

How to prepare

Choose and reserve a property now, without waiting for the passport: the deposit can be paid early and the deal closed before the tax rises.

What we do for you. We select and check the property, arrange the tax number, account and deal. You choose the property and sign.

Anna KovalevskayaLead lawyer for EU citizenship and residency, 12 years of practice

07 / Questions

Frequently asked questions

Yes, through a home purchase. You apply on the Vanuatu passport, even if your first citizenship is not accepted.

Your spouse, children under 21 and both spouses' parents. Everyone goes in one application with the main applicant.

Now. A deposit can be paid before the Vanuatu passport arrives, so the deal can close before the tax rise.

Yes, your first citizenship is stated in the form. The source of funds check still applies.

6-12 months after filing. It takes longer in Attica.

From that date a 15% purchase tax is announced for non-EU buyers, up from about 3% now. Closing the deal earlier saves money.

New applications from Russian and Belarusian citizens have not been accepted since 2022. Since 21.04.2026 the rule also covers family members.

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Author: Anna Kovalevskaya

Reviewed by: Sergey Evdokimov

Sources: Vanuatu Citizenship Office - official fees and charges

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Anna KovalevskayaLead lawyer, citizenship and residency, 12 years of practice