New regulations for sale of Vanuatu citizenship

New regulations for the sale of Vanuatu citizenship are now in effect.

Introduced by Prime Minister Charlot Salwai, the Development Support Programme is hoped to increase revenue to support development projects in the country.

Applications for citizenship will cost US$130,000 for a family of four, with an additional $5,000 for every other dependent child or $10,000 for non-dependents.

There is also a $2,000 administration fee.

The change came into effect this month.