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🇿🇦Vanuatu citizenship for South African citizens

Fast, remote second citizenship from $130,000 — verified 25 June 2026.

~2 moTimeline
$130k+From (all-in ~$135,500)
~90Visa-free / VoA

South African citizens can obtain Vanuatu citizenship by investment in about two months, remotely. Important: apply for South African citizenship retention first (see below).

Dual citizenship: South Africa allows dual citizenship, but adult citizens must apply to retain South African citizenship BEFORE acquiring another nationality — otherwise they risk automatically losing it. This step is critical; do it before you proceed.

Your passport vs a Vanuatu passport

A South African passport is already fairly strong (~106 destinations), so Vanuatu is less about raw visa-free count and more about diversification: a fast, affordable second citizenship as a contingency, with 0% tax on foreign income and access to Asian/Pacific hubs and Russia. Crucially, secure your SA retention permit before acquiring Vanuatu citizenship.

How South African applicants get Vanuatu citizenship

  1. 1Free eligibility check & quote
  2. 2Engagement & due-diligence pre-screen
  3. 3Document collection & certification (remote)
  4. 4Submission to the Vanuatu Citizenship Office
  5. 5Approval in principle → payment
  6. 6Oath & passport issuance (~2 months total)

General information only, not legal or immigration advice. Citizenship and dual-nationality rules differ by country and change; confirm your situation with a licensed lawyer before proceeding. Last verified 25 June 2026.

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FAQ — Vanuatu citizenship for South Africans

Will I lose my South African citizenship?
Only if you fail to obtain a retention permit first. South Africa requires adults to apply to retain SA citizenship before acquiring another nationality — we make sure this is handled before any step.
Why get Vanuatu if my SA passport is strong?
As insurance and diversification: a fast, low-cost second citizenship, 0% foreign-income tax, and access to destinations your SA passport may not cover.
Cost and timeline?
From $130,000 (about $135,500 all-in); about two months.
Vanuatu DSP from
$130,000 all-inclusive
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