On January 12, 2022, the European Commission proposed to partially suspend the agreement on visa-free access to the EU for Vanuatu passports, requiring Vanuatu to rectify the citizenship by investment program, otherwise the policy of visa-free access to the EU for Vanuatu passports will be completely abolished.
On May 4, 2022, the European Union announced that it would cancel the visa-free access to some Vanuatu passports, prohibiting visa-free entry into the EU for passports issued after May 2015.
On November 8, 2022, the European Union announced a complete ban on visa-free entry to the EU for all Vanuatu passports from February 14, 2023.
On 31 January 2023, the European Union announced that the decision to ban visa-free access to the EU for all Vanuatu passports will end on 3 August 2024.
This means that there are less than 7 months left before the Vanuatu citizenship by investment program resumes visa-free access to EU countries.
Source: https://www.dailypost.vu/
In order to facilitate the resumption of visa-free access to the EU as soon as possible, the Vanuatu government has made a number of reforms to the citizenship by investment program, including but not limited to:
a. engage FACT UK, a UK agency, as an independent third-party backtracking agency for the Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment Program, to conduct due diligence on the applicant's background;
b. cancellation of name change;
c. The Vanuatu passport has been officially upgraded to an e-passport
In December 2023, the new passport verification system was officially launched. It is expected that applicants will be required to log in to collect their passports in early 2023.
There are signs that the threshold for applying for Vanuatu's citizenship by investment program is constantly increasing. And as the time for the resumption of visa exemption is getting closer and closer, in order to ensure that the visa exemption can be resumed as scheduled, the Vanuatu government will also invest more energy in the reform of citizenship by investment and implement stricter measures.
Therefore, it is a good time to apply for the Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment Program now.
1. Relaxed background checks and guaranteed success rate: Since the establishment of the project in 2015, there has not been a single case of visa refusal. The project team has rich experience in copywriting, and has so far assisted more than 5,000 groups of applicants from more than 20 countries to successfully obtain passports and follow-on products.
2. No restriction on any nationality application: At present, Vanuatu is the only one in the Universal's citizenship by investment program, which does not restrict people of any nationality from applying. Vanuatu has always been committed to the principle of non-discrimination and accepts immigration applications from people from all over the world. But under pressure from the EU, Vanuatu will soon join the mainstream.
3. Simple application materials: apply now, only 6 simple documents are required, and there is no balance requirement for asset certificates, which can be prepared in 1 day (after the application threshold is raised, additional documents such as explanation of source of funds, academic certificates, and address certificates will be provided)
4. Fast application cycle: Now the application only takes an average of 2 months from signing the contract to receiving the passport, and the fastest case in the world is 20 days (after the application threshold is raised, the review period will be extended to at least 4 months due to the increase in materials).
5. Cost-effective: Apply now, the price of a passport, and the basic configuration of a three-piece set (passport + Vanuatu ID card + Vanuatu birth registration) to help applicants open an account smoothly, travel around the world, and achieve identity appreciation.
So what is the basic configuration three-piece set?
With more than 10 follow-up programs that are the most comprehensive in the market, Worldwide is able to create the perfect Vanuatu identity for applicants, including the Vanuatu ID card and Vanuatu birth registration mentioned above.
● Vanuatu Resident Identification Number (Vanuatu ID Card):
The ID card is also the ID card of the local, with the Vanuatu tax number and the local address of Vanuatu on the card, which is often used to open an overseas account and apply for immigration projects in other countries, and can also be used to supplement the passport when traveling, reducing customs interrogation.
● Vanuatu Birth Registration:
Similar to the Chinese Hukou Book, it is a certificate of kinship in Vanuatu's own country. If the applicant is applying for a national immigration program with Vanuatu status, it is necessary to prove the kinship between the Vanuatu passport holders, and the Vanuatu birth registration is sufficient.
● Vanuatu Crime Free:
Documents held by Vanuatu natives, applicants with Vanuatu status to apply for immigration programs in other countries need to use passports, nationality and no crime.
● Vanuatu Marriage:
There is no restriction on applicants of any nationality, and both parties who are non-Vanuatu nationals can also get married in Vanuatu. And the marriage is carried out online, and it can be completed without leaving home.
● Vanuatu Passport Reunion:
For applicants who have already been granted a Vanuatu passport and want to reunite their spouse/children and parents, Universal can assist them in obtaining the same Vanuatu status as the main applicant.
● Vanuatu Passport Update:
Vanuatu will be renewed to a new version of the passport with a validity period of 10 years from August 1, 2019, if the passport expires, damaged, or lost, the passport can be renewed.
● Proof of Single Presence in Vanuatu:
The Global Operations Program can prove the single status of the applicant in Vanuatu and assist the applicant in handling immigration programs in other countries.
● Vanuatu Witnessing Services:
It can be done for Vanuatu apostille/law firm certification, etc., and according to the needs of the applicant, the documents will be sent to the corresponding Vanuatu government or official agency for certification.
The above are only some of the follow-up products of Global Vanuatu, which has always been the preferred choice of all high-net-worth individuals, not only because of its fast processing cycle, simple application materials, and relaxed background adjustment, but also because of its comprehensive follow-up products, which help applicants quickly realize multiple needs such as travel, asset planning, and identity backup.
If you apply for the Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment Program now, you can also lock in the favorable time for the submission of the old policy, and you can do it and cherish it.
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