General answers for investors and families beginning their Vanuatu research.
Foreign purchasers commonly acquire registered leasehold interests rather than freehold land. The specific lease, approvals and purchaser requirements must be reviewed by a Vanuatu lawyer.
Lease duration varies. Check the registered instrument for the original term, commencement date, remaining term, renewal rights and conditions. Do not assume every property has the same term.
Vanuatu’s constitutional framework recognises customary ownership. Dealings affecting land must respect the applicable legal and customary framework.
The Vanuatu Foreign Investment Promotion Agency states that a Foreign Investment Registration Certificate is the first step for foreign investors doing business in Vanuatu. Additional approvals may apply.
No. Approval is an official government determination following the applicable legal process and due diligence.
No adviser should guarantee future entry rights. Other countries may change visa and border policies at any time.
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