🇻🇺 Vanuatu · Passive income

Self-Funded Residence Visa — requirements, costs & how to apply

Official source Updated 2026-06-22 · Government page ↗

Who is eligible

Minimum monthly income€1,838
Criminal recordClean record / police clearance
Age rangeNone–100

Costs

Application / consular fee€423

Duration & renewal

Initial stay: 12 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.

How to apply

  1. Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
  2. Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://tradeportal.gov.vu/procedure/302/step/797?l=en.

Frequently asked

How much income do I need?

You must show €1,838.

Does this visa lead to permanent residence?

No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.

Sources & verification

Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.

Minimum monthly income

“evidence of income of at least 250 000 Vatu per month or 500 000 Vatu per month if you have included your partner in the application [FX VUV/EUR 136.041828 @ 2026-06-22 = EUR 1837.67]”

Criminal record

“Police clearance certificate(s) for each applicant over 18 years of age”

Application fee
No direct PR path

“Visto de renda passiva temporário; fonte sem via de PR explícita. not_applicable. Self-funded Residence Visa”

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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 2026-06-22.

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