What is the minimum income required to get a passive income visa in Vanuatu?

For Vanuatu's passive income visa (called the Self-funded Resident visa), you'll need to demonstrate a certified monthly income of:

• 250,000 Vatu per month (approximately USD $2,000-$2,100) if you're applying as a single person [1][3][4]
• 500,000 Vatu per month (approximately USD $4,200) if you're including a spouse or de facto partner [1][3][4]

This income must be certified through a Vanuatu bank [5]. The Self-funded Resident visa allows you to live in Vanuatu temporarily and is particularly suitable if you're a retiree or expat with stable passive income [9].

The application fee for this retirement-style visa is approximately $2,540 [10]. This visa requires you to maintain employment or residence in Vanuatu for a minimum of 12 months [1].

Keep in mind that this is different from Vanuatu's citizenship by investment program, which requires a much larger upfront investment starting at $130,000 [6][11].

Always verify current requirements with official sources as immigration rules change.