Two of the cheapest, fully-remote citizenships compared — cost, speed, Schengen/UK access and tax.
Vanuatu and Dominica are two of the most affordable, fully-remote citizenships. Dominica is the cheapest Caribbean option and keeps Schengen visa-free access (with ETIAS); Vanuatu is faster and cheaper still, but needs a visa for the EU and UK. Notably, Dominica — like Vanuatu — lost UK visa-free access in 2023.
| 🇻🇺 Vanuatu | 🇩🇲 Dominica | |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum cost (single) | from $130,000 | from ~$200,000 |
| Typical timeline | ~1–2 months | ~4–6 months |
| Visa-free / VoA | ~90 | ~140 |
| Schengen Area | ❌ Visa required | ✅ Visa-free (ETIAS) |
| United Kingdom | ❌ Visa required | ❌ Visa required (lost 2023) |
| Tax on foreign income | 0% | 0% |
| Process | Fully remote | Remote |
| Best for | Speed, cost, Asia-Pacific | EU/Schengen travel on a budget |
Choose Dominica if visa-free Schengen travel matters and you can wait a few months. Choose Vanuatu for the fastest, lowest-cost route and Asia-Pacific mobility. Neither gives UK visa-free access today. If the UK matters, look at St Kitts, Antigua or Grenada instead.
General information only, not legal advice. Programme costs, timelines and visa policies change frequently; confirm current details with a licensed agent. Last verified 25 June 2026.
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