Russian, Belarusian, and CIS citizens can obtain Vanuatu citizenship by investment in 2025. Full eligibility, payment options, travel benefits, and processing requirements explained.
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Russian, Belarusian, and CIS citizens are eligible for Vanuatu citizenship by investment in 2025. Vanuatu is one of the few CBI programs that has not closed to Russian nationals. The minimum investment is $130,000 (DSP). Processing takes 21–45 days with no residency requirement. SWIFT payment alternatives and cryptocurrency are available for applicants facing banking restrictions. Dual citizenship is permitted — you keep your existing passport.
Vanuatu’s CBI programme applies the same eligibility criteria to all nationalities, including Russian and CIS applicants. You must meet the following requirements to qualify:
You can include the following dependents in one application:
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Banking sanctions against Russia and Belarus create payment challenges for some applicants. Here is how CBI payments are typically handled in 2025:
| Payment Method | Availability | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| SWIFT bank transfer (major Russian banks) | Restricted | Most major Russian banks disconnected from SWIFT post-2022 |
| Transfer via third-country bank (UAE, Turkey, etc.) | Available | Most common route for Russian/CIS applicants in 2025 |
| Cryptocurrency (USDT, BTC) | Accepted by some agents | Must be converted to fiat before government submission |
| Non-sanctioned CIS bank (Kazakhstan, Georgia) | Available | Widely used by Russian applicants with foreign accounts |
Our team has experience routing payments for Russian and CIS clients compliantly. Contact us to discuss your situation.
| Destination | Russian Passport | Vanuatu Passport |
|---|---|---|
| Schengen Area (26 countries) | Visa required | Visa-free |
| United Kingdom | Visa required | Visa-free |
| Singapore | Visa required | Visa-free |
| UAE (Dubai) | Visa on arrival | Visa-free |
| European Golden Visa countries (Greece, etc.) | Visa required | Eligible for golden visa programs |
| Total visa-free / VoA destinations | ~50–60 countries | 90+ countries |
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Yes. Unlike most Caribbean CBI programs, Vanuatu continues to accept Russian and Belarusian citizens in 2025. The Development Support Program (DSP) has no nationality restrictions for eligible applicants who pass due diligence screening.
SWIFT restrictions for Russian and Belarusian banks create payment challenges, but solutions exist. Authorized agents facilitate payments through alternative banking channels (non-sanctioned banks in third countries), cryptocurrency, or other compliant payment structures. Our team manages this process for clients.
No. Vanuatu allows dual citizenship without formal bilateral agreements. You retain your Russian or CIS nationality. You are not required to declare or surrender your second passport to Russian authorities, though tax and reporting obligations in your home country may apply — consult a local lawyer.
A Vanuatu passport provides visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 90+ countries including the UK, Schengen Area, and Singapore. A Russian passport currently provides access to roughly 50–60 countries due to post-2022 restrictions. Vanuatu significantly expands your travel freedom, particularly for business travel to Europe and Asia.
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