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Vanuatu Immigration & Passport Services offers two distinct business visas tailored to meet the needs of foreign nationals seeking business-related activities within Vanuatu. These visas are designed to facilitate a wide range of business purposes, making it easier for international visitors to engage in various commercial, training, research, and exploratory activities within the country.
Business Single Entry Visa (10 Months): This visa allows a single entry into Vanuatu and is valid for a period of 3 months.
Business Multiple Entry Visa (10 Months): This visa allows multiple entries into Vanuatu and is valid for a more extended period of 10 months.
To be eligible for a business visa in Vanuatu, applicants must satisfy the following criteria:
Business visa holders must adhere to the conditions of their visa, which include engaging in the specific business-related activities outlined in their application. Any significant change in the purpose or status of the visit should be promptly reported to Vanuatu Immigration for appropriate action.
When applying for a business visa in Vanuatu, applicants should be aware of the following visa application fees:
Business Single Entry Visa (3 Months): The fee for a Business Single Entry Visa is VUV 20,000.
Business Multiple Entry Visa (10 Months): The fee for a Business Multiple Entry Visa is VUV 35,000.
Applicants are required to pay the applicable fee directly to the government cashier. Payment can be made in either check or cash; however, please note that there are no online payment facilities available at this time.
The validity of the business visa depends on the type chosen:
To apply for a business visa in Vanuatu, follow these steps:
Description:
The Provisional Investor Visa is a type of Visa given to individuals who maybe outside of Vanuatu or inside Vanuatu and are applying for a visa to reside in Vanuatu for a period of 12 months. The applicant has provided acceptable evidence that he or she has communication correspondent inform of a letter or
email to the Vanuatu Financial Service Commission
Criteria:
To be eligible for a Provisional Investor visa in Vanuatu, applicants must meet the following criteria:
• The applicant may be outside of Vanuatu or in Vanuatu at the time of his or her application
• The applicant has provided acceptable evidence that he or she has shown interest by way of a communication exchange through email or letter to the Vanuatu Investment Promotion Authority for a Foreign Investment Approval Certificate.
• The applicant has provided proof of sufficient funds with a minimum equivalent to VT10,000,000
• The documents and claims contained in the application are genuine
Change of status:
Provisional Investor Visa of Vanuatu:
• Is eligible for multiple entry
• Is allowed to change his or her status to only Business Investor Visa
• Is allowed to extend his or her visa subject to prescribe condition and;
• Provides for secondary applicant
The holder of the visa must not engage in any employment and must not apply under any variations of the terms and conditions of the Vanuatu Investment Promotion Authority certificate.
Fees:
The visa application charge for Provisional Investor Visa in Vanuatu is 51,500Vatu.
Ensure that the fees are paid when applying for the visa. Incomplete or partially complete application will not be accepted.
Validity:
A Provisional Investor visa for Vanuatu is valid for a maximum period of 12 months.
Description:
The Direct Investor Visa is a type of visa given to individuals who maybe outside of Vanuatu or inside Vanuatu and are applying for a visa to reside in Vanuatu. The applicant provides proof of the assets in country of value more than VT20,000,000.
Criteria:
To be eligible for a Direct Investor Visa in Vanuatu, applicants must meet the following criteria:
• The applicant maybe outside of Vanuatu or in Vanuatu at the time of his or her application
• The location of the applicant at the time of grant maybe outside of Vanuatu or in Vanuatu
• The applicant provides a copy of the Vanuatu Financial Services Certificate
• The applicant provides a copy of the Vanuatu Foreign Investment Promotion Authority Certificate
• The applicant provides a copy of the business licence
• The applicant provides proof of the assets in country of value more than VT20,000,000
Change of status:
Direct Investor Visa of Vanuatu:
• Is eligible for multiple entry
• Is allowed to change his or her visa status to an Investor visa or a Leasehold Owner visa
• Is allowed to extend his or her visa subject to prescribe condition
The holder of the visa may establish and conduct business activities subject to normal business requirements.
Fees:
The visa application charge for Direct Investor Visa in Vanuatu is 309,000Vatu.
Ensure that all fees are paid when applying for the visa. Incomplete or partially complete application will not be accepted.
Validity:
A Direct Investor Visa for Vanuatu is Valid for a maximum period of 8 years.
Description:
The Business Investor Visa is a type of visa given to individuals who maybe outside of Vanuatu or inside Vanuatu and are applying for a visa to reside in Vanuatu for a period of 3 years. The applicant has been granted a Foreign Investment Approval Certificate by the Vanuatu Investment Promotion Authority.
Criteria:
To be eligible for a Business Investor Visa in Vanuatu, applicants must meet the following criteria:
• The applicant maybe outside of Vanuatu or in Vanuatu at the time of his or her application
• The applicant has provided certificate of registration from Vanuatu Financial Service Commission
• The applicant has provided valid business licence from relevant authorities to operate in Vanuatu
• The applicant has provided a proof of business bank account from a bank operating in Vanuatu and the physical establishment of the business and that the business is fully operational
• The documents and claims contained in the application are genuine.
Change of status:
Business Investor visa of Vanuatu:
• Is eligible for multiple entry
• Is allowed to extend his or her visa subject to prescribe conditions
• Is allowed to change his or her visa status to a Direct Investor or a Permanent Investor visa and;
• Provides for secondary applicant The holder of the visa must not engage in any employment outside the context of proposed investment.
Fees:
The visa application charge for Business Investor visa in Vanuatu is 206, 000 Vatu.
Ensure that the fees are paid when applying for the visa. Incomplete or partially complete application will not be accepted.
Validity:
A Business Investor visa for Vanuatu is valid for a maximum period of 3 years.
Description:
The Permanent Investor Visa is a type of visa given to individuals who maybe
outside Vanuatu or inside Vanuatu and are applying for a visa to reside in
Vanuatu indefinitely. The applicant must be holder of a class of investor visa
and has spent a continuous period of at least 10 years residing lawfully in
Vanuatu.
Criteria:
To be eligible for a Permanent Investor Visa in Vanuatu, applicants must meet
the following criteria:
• The applicant maybe outside or in Vanuatu at the time of his or her application
• The location of the applicant at the time of grant may be outside of Vanuatu or in Vanuatu
• If the applicant lawfully owns a business in Vanuatu for at least 10 years, the Director must be satisfied that:
▪ The applicant maintains an ownership or management interest in a business
▪ The business activities of the applicant are providing ongoing employment and training opportunities for Vanuatu citizens and
▪ The applicant has met the required obligations for taxation and labour requirements
• If the applicant has maintained a substantial direct investment in Vanuatu for at least 10 years and that the investment remains in place
• The applicant has provided a proof of assets in the country with value
of more than VT50,000,000.
Change of status:
The Permanent Investor Visa of Vanuatu is eligible for multiple entry, allows
for extension of visa and provides for secondary applicant. The holder of this
visa is not allowed to change his or her visa status.
Fees:
The visa application charge for a Permanent Investor visa in Vanuatu is 3,090,000 Vatu
Ensure that the fees are paid when applying for the visa. Incomplete or partially complete application will not be accepted.
Validity:
The duration of Permanent Investor Visa for Vanuatu is Indefinite.
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