Vanuatu CBI: Restricted Countries Clarified

On March 9, the Citizenship Office issued a memorandum to all designated agents regarding updates to the United Nations sanctions list. After its release, the Committee conducted an internal review and found that the information contained in the document was inaccurate due to a clerical error, and did not reflect any official policy change.

To clarify, the Citizenship Committee issued a formal correction to all agents on March 11, explicitly stating that, as of now, there has been no change to the list of restricted countries under the Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment Program. The Russian Federation and the Republic of Sudan remain eligible source countries, and qualified applicants may continue to submit applications under the current procedures, subject to standard due diligence.

The Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment Program remains committed to openness, transparency, and rigor, welcoming eligible investors from around the world. Going forward, the Committee will continue to strengthen communication and coordination with all parties to ensure information is conveyed accurately and consistently.