Head to head
New Zealand vs Vanuatu
Three key differences
- Different status types: New Zealand grants long-term residence, Vanuatu grants citizenship — usually not the same decision.
- Indicative total: Vanuatu runs $2,869,000 below New Zealand.
- Upper timeline: Vanuatu is 10 months shorter than New Zealand.
Field
New Zealand
Vanuatu
Status type
Long-term residence
Citizenship
Min. investment
$3,000,000
$130,000
Government & due diligence
$4,000
$5,000
Service fee
$500–$8,000, by program
$500–$8,000, by program
Indicative total (1 applicant)
$3,004,000
$135,000
Timeline
6–12 mo
1–2 mo
Residency
7 d/yr
0 d/yr
Visit required
Yes
No
Eligible family
配偶 + 24岁以下子女
配偶 + 25岁以下子女 + 50岁以上父母
Dual citizenship
N/A
Yes
Worldwide taxation
No
No
Quota & backlog
None
Policy-volatile
● Numerically favourable on that line. A number, not a recommendation — no program wins every line.
Figures reflect prevailing industry terms, compiled 2026-08-11. Rules and fees change without notice; official announcements and a case-by-case assessment govern. Totals exclude the service fee, which runs $500–$8,000 by program.