In the world of investment migration, Vanuatu stands out as one of the countries with the lowest entry barriers. Located in the Pacific, northeast of Australia, Vanuatu is about a three-hour flight from Brisbane.
The advantages of Vanuatu's Citizenship by Investment (CBI) program are as follows:
- A donation of just $80,000 or more
- Passport issuance in about one month
- No residency requirements
It’s a straightforward "money-for-passport" deal—simple and direct. However, such an affordable program inevitably comes with significant drawbacks, including its limited use as a stepping stone to Europe or the US, a relatively small number of visa-free countries, and lower international recognition. With such low barriers, does Vanuatu, like Turkey, make up for it through taxes? Or is it truly a tax haven?