🇻🇺 Vanuatu · Investor
Leasehold Holder Residence Visa — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €1,830 |
| Minimum annual salary | €1,837 |
| Minimum investment | €73,507 (≈ VUV 10,000,000 · FX 2026-06-22) |
| Criminal record | Clean record / police clearance |
| Age range | 18–100 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €423 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 12 months.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://tradeportal.gov.vu/procedure/302/step/797?l=en&embed=true&includeSearch=false.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €1,830.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“If you are applying for a residence visa on the basis of being the owner of property in Vanuatu: 1). a land lease and title transfer document indicating that you have leasehold ownership of a property/properties in Vanuatu; and 2). a valuation by a local bank chartered accountant, indicating that the property/properties are valued at a minimum of 10 million Vatu”
“Police clearance certificate(s) for each applicant over 18 years of age”
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-09.