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Personal accounts: Vanuatu

An honest assessment before work starts, the quote is fixed in writing.

We assess your chances against your profile, prepare the compliance file, help you present your source of funds properly and handle communication with the bank until it decides. The final decision always rests with the bank, so no one can guarantee an opening - careful preparation simply improves the odds.

We quote the exact cost for this country after a short consultation: it depends on the bank and your residency. The quote is fixed in writing before work starts.

Fees

Service	Price
Personal account - opening assistance	on request

Prices are indicative and cover our work on a typical case. We confirm the exact quote in writing after a short call - you know the final number before we start. Government fees and bank tariffs are billed separately unless explicitly included.

FAQ

Can a non-resident open a personal account in Vanuatu?

In theory yes, in practice rarely. Realistic chances appear only with a genuine link: living, working, owning property or running a business on the islands.

Does a Vanuatu passport get me a bank account?

No. Citizenship by investment does not replace compliance - banks look at country of birth, tax residence and source of funds, and CBI passports attract extra scrutiny rather than less.

Do I need to visit in person?

Yes. Face to face identification is effectively mandatory, so do not plan on opening an account from your laptop.

Is there tax and does Vanuatu report under CRS?

Vanuatu has no personal income tax, but it participates in CRS, so account data is reported to your country of tax residence. Zero local tax does not cancel your reporting duties at home.

Personal accounts: Vanuatu

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