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Your 10-Year Vanuatu Permanent Residency Visa. Handled for You.

A fully remote process. No investment required. Free pre-approval — you pay nothing unless your background check is approved. Run by a government-appointed agent based in Port Vila since 2004 — in around two weeks.

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1,700 residencies processed and counting In Vanuatu since 2004 Approved immigration agent Fully remote

Why Vanuatu

Why Choose a Vanuatu Permanent Residency Visa

Ten years of security in one of the most beautiful places on earth — without the usual cost or hassle.

No income, inheritance, or corporate tax

For residents living in Vanuatu, there's no income tax, no inheritance tax, and no corporate tax.

No investment needed

You don't need to buy property or a business to qualify.

A 10-year permit

Long-term security, and it's renewable.

Fully remote

Apply from anywhere. You never need to travel to Vanuatu.

A Commonwealth nation

A stable, respected place to base yourself.

Your plan B

Peace of mind and options in an uncertain world.

The Difference

Why Trust Us? Because We're Actually Here.

Most "Vanuatu immigration visa" websites are run from overseas. They take your money and pass your file to someone else. We're the opposite.

Government-appointed Designated Agent

Officially appointed by Vanuatu's Minister of Internal Affairs as a Permanent Residency Visa Services Agent — and we do the work ourselves.

1,700 residencies processed and counting

Two decades of results, not promises. We've done this 1,700 times and we're still going.

Based in Vanuatu since 2004

Twenty years on the ground. Not a website run from another country.

Metres from the Department of Immigration

Our office is a few hundred metres from the Department. When something needs sorting, we walk down the road and sort it.

Real people

See our faces right here on this page. You'll deal with us directly.

Stanford Knight & Partners team at their Port Vila office, harbour visible behind

Stanford Knight & Partners, Two, The Parc, Winston Churchill Avenue, Port Vila, Vanuatu

Beyond your residency, we can also arrange:

  • Company formation
  • Trust formation
  • Residential address
  • Utility accounts

Additional services available for a fee — ask us.

How It Works

How Your Vanuatu Permanent Residency Visa Works — Simple and Fast

Two stages. The first one is free.

1

Apply free

Send us just three things: your passport photo page, your police clearance certificate, and your ID card or driver's licence if you have one. No payment required.

2

We run your background check

We submit your details to Vanuatu Immigration for clearance. This stage is completely free.

3

Cleared? Upload the rest and pay

Once your clearance comes through, we send you a congratulations email with a secure link to upload your remaining documents — and your invoice.

4

We lodge your full application

Our team in Port Vila lodges and manages everything with Immigration directly.

5

Your PR is granted

Your Permanent Residency certificate and ID cards are couriered to your door.

Sample Vanuatu Permanent Resident Identity Card issued by the Republic of Vanuatu

Step 5 — Your PR is granted. Your Permanent Resident ID card, couriered to your door.

Start to finish: around two weeks. And pre-approval is free — you pay nothing unless your background check is approved.

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Pricing

Simple, Honest Pricing

One clear fee for your situation. No hidden extras.

Single Applicant
For one individual applicant.
USD7,500
Apply
Most Popular
Family
Up to 2 children under 18.
USD9,995
Apply
Married Couple
For two married applicants.
USD8,950
Apply
Additional Dependent
Add to any plan above.
USD1,450
Add

You only pay after your free pre-approval is cleared.

Pay by USDT, USDC, bank transfer, crypto, or credit card — we accept all major currencies. Secure checkout.

Beyond the Visa

We Don't Just Get Your Visa. We Help You Settle In.

Your Vanuatu permanent residency visa is the first step. To build a real, legal presence in Vanuatu, we can set up everything for you — all in one place.

Company formation

Set up a Vanuatu company, done properly, with local know-how.

Residential mailing address

A genuine Vanuatu address for your mail and records.

Utilities and power accounts

Live accounts in your name that prove a real, established presence.

Together, these establish a genuine Vanuatu presence for tax purposes — not just a permit on paper.

What You'll Need

What You'll Need for Your Vanuatu Immigration Visa

A little prep keeps everything smooth.

To start (free pre-approval) — just these:No payment
Passport photo page (certified copy)
Police clearance certificate (certified copy)
ID card or driver's licence (if you have one)
After your clearance comes through:
Medical certificate
Passport photo (digital)
Proof of your home address
Evidence of assets (see FAQ)
Marriage certificate (for couples) / birth certificates (for children)

Not sure about something? We'll guide you through every document.

Start Your Application

Start My Application — Free Pre-Approval

Send your passport photo page, police clearance, and ID — no payment required. You only pay once your background check is cleared.

🔒 Upload your documents securely. Your files are encrypted and stored on protected servers — never shared. https · SSL secured

Your privacy matters. All documents are transmitted using bank-level SSL encryption and stored securely on protected servers, accessible only to our licensed processing team in Port Vila. As a government-appointed Designated Agent, we handle your information in strict confidence. Your documents are never shared with third parties.

Stanford Knight & Partners — licensed Vanuatu immigration agent. Documents handled under strict confidentiality.

Payment

Flexible, Secure Payment

You only pay after your free pre-approval is cleared. Pay by USDT, USDC, bank transfer, crypto, or credit card — we accept all major currencies. Secure checkout.

VISA
Mastercard
Bank transfer
USDT
USDC

FAQ

Vanuatu Permanent Residency Visa — Common Questions

Everything people usually ask, answered simply.

Yes. The first stage — submitting your passport and police clearance for the Immigration background check — costs nothing. You only receive an invoice once your clearance is approved and you choose to proceed.
Yes. It's a 10-year permit, and it's renewable — long-term security, not a short-term stay.
No. There's no investment requirement — you don't need to buy property or a business to qualify. You will, however, need to show evidence of personal assets of at least USD 330,000 (bank statements, property, shares, or a notarised declaration). It's proof, not a payment.
No. The whole process is fully remote — you can apply from anywhere and never need to travel here.
Around two weeks from start to finish, once your documents are in order. Your free pre-approval usually comes back within days.
For residents living in Vanuatu, there's no income tax, no inheritance tax, and no corporate tax. Tax outcomes depend on your own circumstances, so we recommend getting independent advice in your home country.
Yes. Alongside your visa we can set up a Vanuatu company, a residential mailing address, and utility accounts in your name — establishing a genuine local presence. This is an additional service that we offer for a fee.
Yes. We process applications for couples and families, including children under 18, with additional dependents available.
You only pay after your free pre-approval is cleared. Pay by USDT, USDC, bank transfer, crypto, or credit card — we accept all major currencies, processed securely.
This service is for permanent residency — a renewable 10-year permit. If you reside in Vanuatu, you may be eligible to apply for citizenship at the end of this period.
We're a government-appointed Designated Agent, based in Port Vila since 2004, working metres from the Department of Immigration — and we do the work ourselves rather than passing your file overseas.
Yes. The permit is renewable.
Yes. Your documents and details are handled securely and confidentially.

Your Vanuatu Permanent Residency Visa Starts Here

A ten-year permit. A fully remote process. An approved team on the ground that handles everything.

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1,700 residencies processed and counting. Pre-approval can come back within days.

About Us

About Us — A Licensed, Government-Appointed Vanuatu Immigration Agent

Vanuatu Permanent Visa Processing is a division of Stanford Knight & Partners Limited — a licensed Vanuatu company and a government-appointed Permanent Residency Visa Services Agent (Designated Agent) for the Republic of Vanuatu, based in Port Vila since 2004. We are appointed to lodge and manage Vanuatu permanent residency visa and Vanuatu immigration visa applications directly with the Government of Vanuatu.

Government-appointed Designated Agent

Appointed by the Minister of Internal Affairs as a Permanent Residency (PR) Visa Services Agent for the Government of the Republic of Vanuatu. Appointed 20 April 2023 for a period of five (5) years.

Registered Vanuatu company

Stanford Knight & Partners Limited, Company No. 301689 — incorporated under the Companies Act No. 25 of 2012 (Vanuatu Financial Services Commission), 4 April 2019.

Current business licence

Licensed under the Business Licence Act [CAP 173] — Ministry of Finance and Economic Management. Business Licence No. 242628 · TIN 532871 · Valid for 2026 (expires 31 December 2026). Class: Other business and administrative services and agencies.

Legislative framework

Vanuatu permanent residency visas are issued under the Immigration (Visa) Regulation Order No. 25 of 2011 and related immigration legislation.

Registered office

Two, The Parc, Winston Churchill Avenue, Port Vila, Vanuatu

The team who handle your application directly, at the Port Vila office

Stephanie Mahuk and Rosalind Cox — Founding Directors