Programs & Pricing
Both programs grant identical citizenship rights, the same passport, and the same 45-day processing window. The right choice depends on family size and whether you prefer a pure donation or a partly-returnable structure.
Quick Answer
DSP · Donation
The DSP is the most established route, in continuous operation since 2017. Your investment is a direct, non-refundable contribution to the Vanuatu National Development Fund supporting infrastructure, education and healthcare projects.
US$130,000
starting single-applicant total
CIIP · Partly Returnable
The CIIP combines a government contribution with a returnable capital component. After a five-year holding period, US$50,000 is returned to the applicant, subject to program terms and conditions.
US$165,000
flat fee · family of four inclusive
Side-by-side
| Item | DSP | CIIP |
|---|---|---|
| Single applicant | US$130,000 | US$165,000 |
| Married couple | US$150,000 | US$165,000 |
| Family of 3 | US$165,000 | US$165,000 |
| Family of 4 | US$180,000 | US$165,000 |
| Additional dependant | US$25,000 | US$25,000 |
| Due diligence (per application) | US$5,500 | US$5,500 |
| Additional minor fees | US$3,000 main applicant / US$2,000 others | US$2,000 per person |
| Returnable component | — | US$50,000 after 5 years* |
| Processing time | 30–45 days | 30–45 days |
*The US$50,000 CIIP refund is subject to a five-year holding period and program terms and conditions. All fees are payable in USD by bank transfer.
Interactive · Transparency Tool
An open, line-by-line breakdown of every published government fee for the DSP and CIIP programs — based on your family composition.
Due diligence is charged once per application. Adults and children are part of the same file.
Adults
Main applicant + spouse
Children
Under 25, dependant
Selected
1 adult
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