Dominica vs Vanuatu
Caribbean's mid-tier vs the world's fastest CBI. Speed, cost, due diligence depth, and visa-free reach compared.
Speed versus reach. Vanuatu is the world's fastest CBI at 30–60 days from filing — there is no comparable programme for applicants who need a passport this quarter. Dominica takes 2–3 months with materially deeper visa-free reach (145 vs 98 countries) and stronger international recognition. Pick Vanuatu when the timeline is non-negotiable. Pick Dominica when an extra 30 days buys 47 more visa-free destinations and an EU/UK reception advantage.
- Visa-free or visa-on-arrival to UK (subject to current bilateral status)
- Caribbean bloc treatment in EU mobility
- Slightly slower than Vanuatu but materially better passport reach
- World's fastest CBI — 30 days possible from approved file
- Lowest threshold among rapid-track CBIs
- Limited visa-free reach (98) — primarily Asia + select Schengen access
- Vanuatu's diligence is the shallowest of the operative CBIs — Western banks treat Vanuatu passports cautiously.
- UK lifted Vanuatu visa-free access in 2023 — verify current status before filing.
- Dominica's reputation among Caribbean CBI banks is the strongest of the donation-route options.
Dominica vs Vanuatu — common questions
Which is cheaper: Dominica or Vanuatu?
Dominica starts at $100,000; Vanuatu starts at $130,000. The cheaper headline doesn't always reflect total cost — recoverable investments (Turkey, some real-estate routes) net out differently from non-recoverable donations.
Which processes faster: Dominica or Vanuatu?
Dominica processes in 2–3 months; Vanuatu processes in 30–60 days. Verify current timing with a senior advisor — published windows assume clean diligence files.
Can family members be included?
Dominica includes spouse and dependent children. Vanuatu includes spouse and dependent children. Inclusion of parents and siblings varies — see each programme's detail page.
Which has better visa-free reach?
Dominica grants visa-free access to 145 countries; Vanuatu grants visa-free access to 98. Reach is a moving target — check current bilateral status before relying on it for travel planning.
Do these programmes lead to citizenship?
Citizenship is direct citizenship. Citizenship is direct citizenship.
Dominica vs Vanuatu — what to read next
Most Citizen Sure clients arrive at this page with one of these two on their shortlist already. The other comparison guides below are the most-clicked next reads — they pair the same questions (cost, speed, family, tax) against alternative programmes.