Located in the southwestern Pacific, Vanuatu was rated the happiest country in the world by the British 'New Economics Foundation' in both 2006 and 2010. What is the secret to Vanuatu's happiness that led the 'New Economics Foundation' to favor it so much, awarding it the title of the 'happiest country in the world' twice?
Beautiful Environment, Pleasant Heart
Vanuatu is adjacent to the Coral Sea, one of the larger coral seas in the world, and free from modern industrial pollution. The water is crystal clear and blue, where schools of fish can be seen swimming during the day and large lobsters can be seen surfacing at night, providing a captivating spectacle with their glowing green light. The land is covered with dense forests, alive with the sounds of birds and flowers. Clear waters, blue skies, green islands, and white sails resemble a fairyland, akin to a paradise, fulfilling people’s imaginations of an idyllic retreat. In the face of such a pure natural environment, even the most restless heart will gradually calm, and even the heaviest footsteps will become light.
Political Stability, Good Public Order
The chieftain system is a part of Melanesian traditional culture and remains vital to this day. Each tribe and island has its own chief, with clear hierarchy, orderly succession, and specific responsibilities. Personal grievances or tribal disputes are resolved under the mediation of the chief through traditional reconciliation ceremonies. If someone commits a crime, they first approach the chief; if the chief cannot resolve it, it is then handed over to the government. Minor offenders, such as petty thieves, typically perform community service under the supervision of the chief. Even escapees from prison often surrender to the police after being persuaded and guided by the chief. Thanks to the role of the chiefs, tribes in Vanuatu coexist peacefully, and the social order is well-maintained with a low crime rate.
Diverse Society, Mutual Tolerance
Vanuatu has undergone a leap from the Stone Age to the Information Age, and its diverse culture has shaped the honest, simple, magnanimous, and inclusive character of the people. No matter where you come from, or where you are going, whether rich or poor, in Vanuatu, you will always encounter bright smiles, warm greetings, and sincere blessings. Many people are moved by this warmth that makes them feel at home, pausing to stay longer and sharing this sense of happiness in various ways.
Emphasis on Family Ties, Value of Sharing
Families in Vanuatu are closely knit, and neighborly relationships are harmonious. Relatives share resources and wealth, and everyone participates in decision-making, supporting each other without distinction. With such strong communal support, the people of Vanuatu generally feel a sense of belonging and security, characterized by kindness, genuineness, and generosity. There are no starving or homeless children seen on the streets, nor beggars with no shelter. During significant holidays, especially Christmas, city residents will spend all their resources to buy rare goods from their hometowns to share with their families on the islands, experiencing the warmth of the 'big family', recharging their familial and cultural ties before setting out again.
Contentment and Peace of Mind
The people of Vanuatu live in harmony with nature, working when the sun rises and resting at sunset, building their homes from trees and sleeping on mats. When hungry, they can readily pick bananas, avocados, mangoes, papayas, pineapples, passion fruits, and breadfruits as food; when thirsty, they can scoop cool mountain spring water or sip on coconut juice. Vanuatu has many festivals and a relaxed pace of life, which they take pride in calling 'Vanuatu time'. This lifestyle allows them to achieve the greatest satisfaction in body and mind.
Vanuatu is a very special country, where the people lead simple yet rich lives, and happiness comes from the most ordinary satisfactions, making it particularly suited for those who possess an inherent romanticism yet dislike conformism!
In 2016, Vanuatu legislated the investment citizenship program—Donation Scheme, allowing foreigners to obtain Vanuatu passports and become Vanuatu citizens quickly by donating to the Vanuatu government, enjoying the same rights as local citizens to live, study, and work. The Vanuatu passport is highly sought after by high-net-worth individuals due to advantages including low investment amount, fast approval, simple documentation, direct citizenship, tax benefits, and visa-free access to numerous countries and regions. In April 2018, the Vanuatu government amended the legislation, significantly lowering the investment threshold for citizenship, reducing the application amount from the original $130,000 to the current $80,000. The amendment has been in effect since April 27, 2018.
Advantages of the Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment Program
1. Starting from an investment of $80,000, three generations of a family can apply for Vanuatu passports, a member of the Commonwealth;
2. Full support from the Vanuatu government, easy background checks, fast approval, expected within 6-8 weeks;
3. No residence requirement, easy passport renewal;
4. Visa-free and visa-on-arrival access, plus e-visas to nearly 130 countries and regions, including the UK, France, Germany, Italy, and other EU countries, as well as Asian countries and regions such as Hong Kong, Singapore, and Malaysia, making travel convenient;
5. Eligible children can enjoy free authentic British education in Vanuatu, and those who return to China as international students can also easily attend prestigious domestic universities without needing to take an entrance exam. The majority of qualifications from Commonwealth countries are mutually recognized, allowing for transfers to other Commonwealth countries;
6. Tax benefits, with no personal income tax, corporate tax, capital gains tax, or inheritance tax, and not subject to worldwide taxation;
7. Beautiful environment, a paradise for vacation.
As an introducer of the Commonwealth country’s citizenship by investment program, Wealth Gate Immigration Group has always maintained a good relationship of trust, interaction, and cooperation with the Vanuatu government!
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