PORT VILA, VANUATU — The Vanuatu Citizenship Office and Commission hereby make this statement following recent Daily Post Issue NO. 7209 on Saturday 08, 2025 and also went viral on social media on the matter of the issuance of Vanuatu Diplomatic Passports that marketed overseas.
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As part of this office's ongoing review process of its due diligence service provided to the Vanuatu Citizenship Office's Programs (DSP, CIIP and VCP), the Vanuatu Financial Intelligence Unit issues the below stated new process to better manage and safeguard its due diligence procedures.
Port Vila Vanuatu - The VAnuatu Citizen Commission today announced its significant enhancements to its citizenship program, marking a new era in the nation's commitment to international best practices and economic development.
The REO program commenced 23 July 2021. Applicants for citizenship under the REO must invest in a property in a Vanuatu Government Approved Project (VGA Project) in addition to payment of the prescribed fees.
Due to the previous illegal and unreasonable activities by individuals, the current established Commission has revoked around almost 30 citizenships that were granted contrary to the Provisions of the Citizenship Act [Cap 112] and the national Constitution. While there is more suspicion of revocations, the Citizenship Office/Commission ensures that all applicants must apply in a proper process and in accordance with the provisions of the Citizenship Act and Constitution.