5 Countries with the Best Citizenship by Investment Program in the World

4. Vanuatu

Minimum Investment Rank: 4

Time to Citizenship Rank: 1

Political Stability Rank: 9

Human Development Index Rank: 12

Insider Monkey Weighted-Average Ranking: 4.4

Vanuatu offers one of the fastest citizenship-through-investment programs, enticing investors with its Development Support Program. The option is a straightforward cash donation to the government, set at US $130,000 for a single applicant. Citizenship can be granted in as little as 60 days or take a maximum of 3 months. The application also allows for the inclusion of three or more generations.

Known for its safety and security, Vanuatu’s citizens enjoy the benefits of visa-free travel to 98 countries, a warm climate, low taxes, and the option of dual/multiple citizenship. The country secures the 8th position on the Henley & Partner Citizenship Index, achieving high scores in areas like processing time, physical visit, and residence requirement.