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A guide for families · 2026

A guide to citizenship of Vanuatu

Programmes, cost, stages, documents, payment and life after the passport - in one file.

PDF · 17 pages · in English

Cover of the BRIDGES guide to Vanuatu citizenship: Vanuatu passports on a table
2-3 monthsthe whole process
from $135,000non-refundable contribution
1 meetingoath and biometrics
93visa-free destinations

01 / Contents

15 sections of the guide

Everything families ask at the first meeting, in order: from choosing a programme to life with the new passport.

  1. 01The programme in briefThe essentials of Vanuatu citizenship in ten points.
  2. 02What the passport gives and the way to Europe93 visa-free destinations and a Greek residence permit on the new passport.
  3. 03Two programmes and the costA contribution or a fund with $50,000 back: costed by family size.
  4. 04What the price includesWhat we do and what is paid by separate invoices.
  5. 05Paying from abroadHow to make the payment without Russian banks, step by step.
  6. 06Stages and timelinesEleven stages from the first check to the passport.
  7. 07Family documentsWhat we need from each person. We handle translations and forms.
  8. 08Checks before the contractWe check the family free of charge and name the risks up front.
  9. 09Oath and biometricsOne in-person meeting: Moscow, St Petersburg, Dubai or a visit to you.
  10. 10Legality and reliabilityWho decides and how the checks work.
  11. 11Russia and taxesNotifying the Russian authorities, taxes and tax residence.
  12. 12After the passportChildren, a new spouse, replacing and renewing the passport.
  13. 13Business, property and EuropeA company, bank accounts, property and residence in Europe.
  14. 14The story of a family of sixHow a family with four children went through it, month by month.
  15. 15Questions and answersShort answers to common questions.
Champagne Beach on Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu

02 / Who it is for

A guide for the whole family

A 20-minute read. Figures and timelines are checked by BRIDGES lawyers, costs are worked out for families of one to six people.

  • Compare the two programmes for your family
  • See which documents each person needs
  • Understand how the only in-person meeting works
  • See what you can do after the passport

03 / Guide pages

A look inside

Four pages from the guide. Click a page to read it in full.

Page 3What the passport gives
Page 4Two programmes and the cost
Page 7Stages and timelines
Page 10Oath and biometrics

05 / The BRIDGES team

Who prepared the guide

  • Anna KovalevskayaAuthorAnna KovalevskayaHead of the Legal Department
  • Daniel KovachLegal reviewDaniel KovachSenior international law counsel

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06 / Getting the guide

How to get the guide

A 17-page PDF in English. It reads well on a phone, tablet or computer, and a consultant will walk you through it.

To WhatsApp, Telegram or email. Choose the option in the form and leave the contact.

A consultant sends it after processing your request. If you need it urgently, message us on WhatsApp or Telegram.

Check the contact you entered and the spam folder if you chose email. If there is no file, message us on WhatsApp or Telegram.

Getting the guide

Get the Vanuatu guide

Tell us where to send the PDF. A consultant will contact you and send the guide.

How to receive it

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Anna Kovalevskaya, Head of the Legal Department at BRIDGES
Anna KovalevskayaHead of the Legal Department