Vanuatu
Oceania
Key facts
- Capital
- Port Vila
- Population
- 335,169
- 2025
- Area
- 12,189 km²
- Official languages
- Bislama, English, French
- Currency
- Vanuatu Vatu
- VUV
- GDP per capita
- US$4,039
- 2025
- Dual citizenship
- Allowed with conditions
- Vanuatu recognises dual citizenship only by grant: ordinary naturalisation still requires renunciation, and citizens acquiring another nationality lose citizenship unless granted dual status.
Vanuatu (Oceania) has data on 12/14 Prosperous Intelligence indices. Strongest relative position: Tax Freedom Index — #1/145 (100.0/100). Lowest relative position: Cost of Living Index — #187/200 (31.6/100). The passport ranks #72/198 and reaches 70 destinations without a consular visa in advance. Global Citizenship Score 53.4/100 (#112/199). On the entry side, 118/197 passports can enter Vanuatu without a consular visa in advance. The dataset records 1 active citizenship and residence programmes in Vanuatu.
Scores on 12 indices
- Health & Longevity48.4
- Safety & Stability84.7
- Economy & Income58.7
- Education56.0
- Environment & Clean Water73.1
- Infrastructure56.8
- Digital Connectivity13.7
- Equality74.0
- Learning Quality16.5
- Educational Attainment65.0
- Expected Years of Schooling56.2
- Education Spending75.5
- Basic Access94.3
- Violent Crime99.8
- Stability & Absence of Terrorism88.7
- Law Enforcement & Order63.1
- Road Safety63.2
- Absence of Armed Conflict100.0
- Health Outcomes70.7
- Coverage & Access58.2
- Health Workforce & Facilities5.3
- Spending & Investment8.6
- Financial Protection92.1
- Personal Income Tax100.0
- Capital Gains & Dividends100.0
- System & Incentives100.0
- Net Wealth Tax100.0
- Inheritance & Gift Tax100.0
- Corporate & Social Security100.0
- Rule of Law & Property Rights51.8
- Political Stability88.7
- Institutions & Regulation33.6
- Financial Soundness38.2
- Monetary Stability71.4
- Freedom of Capital Movement90.0
- Education56.0
- Healthcare48.4
- Safety84.7
- Quality of Life60.4
- Cost of living31.6
- Passport26.1
- Passport26.1
- Quality of Life60.4
- Safety84.7
- Healthcare48.4
- Purchasing power & price stability15.1
- Education56.0
- Wealth Protection59.9
- Tax100.0
- Cost of living31.6
- Healthcare48.4
- Safety84.7
- Quality of Life60.4
- Tax100.0
- Wealth Protection59.9
- Affordable Prices14.6
- Price Stability71.4
- Purchasing power1.0
At a glance
Entering Vanuatu
- Visa-free: 118 passports
- Visa on arrival: 0 passports
- eTA: 0 passports
- e-Visa: 78 passports
- Consular visa required: 1 passports
Regional position and data sources
- First in Oceania on 1/12 indices: Tax Freedom Index
- Above the regional median on 1/12 indices
- Each index lists its source and data date on the Data sources page
Citizenship and residence programmes in the dataset
- Development Support Program (DSP)
Frequently asked questions about Vanuatu
What is the capital of Vanuatu?
The capital of Vanuatu is Port Vila.
What is the population of Vanuatu?
According to the World Bank, Vanuatu had a population of 335,169 in 2025.
What are the official languages of Vanuatu?
The official languages of Vanuatu are Bislama, English and French.
What currency does Vanuatu use?
Vanuatu uses the Vanuatu Vatu (VUV).
Does Vanuatu allow dual citizenship?
Vanuatu recognises dual citizenship only by grant: ordinary naturalisation still requires renunciation, and citizens acquiring another nationality lose citizenship unless granted dual status.
How strong is the Vanuatu passport?
The Vanuatu passport ranks #72 of 198 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Passport Index and reaches 70 destinations without applying for a consular visa in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA).
How many destinations require a visa for Vanuatu passport holders?
Holders of the Vanuatu passport must apply for a consular visa before travelling to 127 destinations and need an e-Visa for 50. Full list: Vanuatu passport page.
How many passports can enter Vanuatu without applying for a visa in advance?
118 of 197 passports can enter Vanuatu without applying for a consular visa in advance: 118 visa-free. 78 need an e-Visa and 1 must apply for a consular visa.
What citizenship and residency programmes does Vanuatu offer?
The Prosperous Intelligence dataset records 1 active citizenship or residency programme in Vanuatu: Development Support Program (DSP). Details: Opportunity Map.
What is the minimum investment for residency or citizenship in Vanuatu?
In Vanuatu, Development Support Program (DSP) requires a minimum investment of US$130,000 (reference USD conversion).
How long does an application take in Vanuatu?
In Vanuatu, an application under Development Support Program (DSP) takes about 2 months (reference processing time).
How long does it take to become a citizen of Vanuatu through these programmes?
Development Support Program (DSP) grants citizenship directly (reference time).
How many days a year do you need to spend in Vanuatu?
In Vanuatu, Development Support Program (DSP) requires 0 days of physical presence a year (reference figure).
Can family members join programmes in Vanuatu?
Development Support Program (DSP) can include spouse, children under 25 and parents aged 50+.
Where is Vanuatu strongest and weakest in Prosperous Intelligence’s indices?
Relative to other countries, Vanuatu is strongest on the Tax Freedom Index (#1 of 145) and weakest on the Cost of Living Index (#187 of 200).
How does Vanuatu rank for quality of life?
Vanuatu scores 60.4/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Quality of Life Index, ranking #133 of 211.
Is Vanuatu expensive to live in?
Vanuatu scores 31.6/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Cost of Living Index, ranking #187 of 200. This is the affordability-of-living-costs score: a higher score means lower prices.
How safe is Vanuatu?
Vanuatu scores 84.7/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Global Safety Index, ranking #53 of 203.
How does Vanuatu rank for healthcare?
Vanuatu scores 48.4/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Healthcare Index, ranking #129 of 192.
How does Vanuatu rank for education?
Vanuatu scores 56.0/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Education Index, ranking #121 of 191.
What the profile contains
- Key facts from government and international sources
- Scores and global ranks on 12 Prosperous Intelligence indices
- Entry rules, passport strength and residency programmes
Why the profile matters
- Compare one country across many criteria on a single page
- Not a substitute for legal, tax or investment advice
Method
- How each index is scored and weighted
- The limits of the data and how to check official sources
