Is the DSP contribution non-refundable if my application is rejected?

The $130,000 contribution is paid only after approval. If your application is rejected, you do not pay the contribution. Only the $5,500 due diligence fee paid at submission is non-refundable.

Can I add family members to a DSP application after submission?

No. All dependants must be named at initial submission. Adding dependants after submission is not permitted; a new application must be filed.

How does the Commission verify source of funds?

The FIU requires 6-12 months of bank statements, a source-of-funds declaration, and supporting documentation. Funds from business, property sale, inheritance, or investments require appropriate evidence.

What happens if my DSP application is rejected?

Rejected applicants lose the $5,500 due diligence fee but not the $130,000 contribution (paid only after approval). Grounds for rejection include failed due diligence or incomplete documentation. Reapplication is generally permitted.

Does Vanuatu DSP citizenship include EU visa-free travel?

No. The EU terminated Vanuatu visa exemption on 4 February 2023. Vanuatu passport holders must apply for Schengen visas. The UK also removed Vanuatu from its visa-waiver list in 2023.

Is the DSP contribution non-refundable if my application is rejected?

The $130,000 contribution is paid only after approval. If your application is rejected, you do not pay the contribution. Only the $5,500 due diligence fee paid at submission is non-refundable.

Can I add family members to a DSP application after submission?

No. All dependants must be named at initial submission. Adding dependants after submission is not permitted; a new application must be filed.

How does the Commission verify source of funds?

The FIU requires 6-12 months of bank statements, a source-of-funds declaration, and supporting documentation. Funds from business, property sale, inheritance, or investments require appropriate evidence.

What happens if my DSP application is rejected?

Rejected applicants lose the $5,500 due diligence fee but not the $130,000 contribution (paid only after approval). Grounds for rejection include failed due diligence or incomplete documentation. Reapplication is generally permitted.

Does Vanuatu DSP citizenship include EU visa-free travel?

No. The EU terminated Vanuatu visa exemption on 4 February 2023. Vanuatu passport holders must apply for Schengen visas. The UK also removed Vanuatu from its visa-waiver list in 2023.

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