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The history of Vanuatu: from the Condominium to independence
Until 1980 Vanuatu was called the "New Hebrides", and Britain and France governed it together in an arrangement called the Condominium. On 30 July 1980 the country became independent as the Republic of Vanuatu. This article reviews this history briefly, with official and reliable sources.
Vanuatu citizenship by investment: the complete guide
Vanuatu is a Pacific island country that grants citizenship for a financial contribution to the government programme, after review by its Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU). This guide explains the application process with Royal Golden, the 110-day contract term, the payment stages, the refund after an official refusal and the travel changes.
Getting to know Vanuatu: islands, people, economy and government
Vanuatu is an archipelago of about 83 volcanic islands in the south-west Pacific Ocean. It has about 300,000 people and has been independent since 1980. This article gives a basic picture of its geography, history, people, languages, economy and government.
Travelling on a Vanuatu passport: visa-free countries and recent changes
The Vanuatu passport gives visa-free access to 42 countries and territories and a visa on arrival in 30. An e-visa is enough for 44 countries, and 77 countries, including the Schengen area, the United Kingdom and the United States, require a visa. This article gives the overall picture, the key countries and travel tips, with the date of the data.
Port Vila and Efate: getting to know Vanuatu's capital
Port Vila, the capital of Vanuatu, is on the island of Efate and is the country's largest town and commercial centre. The Vanuatu Tourism Office lists the waterfront market, Mele Cascades, the Blue Lagoon and the underwater post office among Efate's sights. This article introduces the town and its surroundings to new citizens and travellers.
The Vanuatu programme and the role of the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU)
In a Vanuatu citizenship application with Royal Golden, the review by Vanuatu's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) is the main milestone: the second payment is made only after its approval, and if the FIU formally rejects the application, all amounts received are refunded within 72 hours. This article explains the FIU's place in the process, based on the contract and the site's published questions and answers.
Vanuatu, Schengen and the United Kingdom: what changed and what it means
Vanuatu passport holders no longer travel to the Schengen area without a visa. With Regulation 2025/11 the European Union moved Vanuatu to the list of countries needing a visa. The United Kingdom has also required a visa from Vanuatu nationals since July 2023. This article explains how these changes came about, their official reasons and what they mean for applicants.
Taxes in Vanuatu: an overview
According to Vanuatu's Department of Customs and Inland Revenue, the value added tax rate has been fifteen percent since 2018. The OECD wrote in its 2019 report that Vanuatu has no tax on the income of companies or individuals. This article gives these two sources with their dates and explains the points about your country of residence's tax that need checking separately.