Difference between Residency and Citizenship

  Difference between Residency and Citizenship

Which is best for you?

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A permanent resident in Vanuatu is an individual who has been granted the right to live and work in the country indefinitely, but is not a citizen.


Permanent residents are entitled to many of the same rights and privileges as citizens, such as access to healthcare and education, but they are not able to vote or hold public office or open some protected businesses. You do not hold a Vanuatu Passport.


On the other hand, citizenship in Vanuatu grants individuals full rights and responsibilities as a member of the nation.

This includes the ability to participate in the political process, vote in elections, and obtain a Vanuatu passport, allowing for easy travel and entry into other countries. Overall, citizenship offers a deeper sense of belonging and connection to the country than permanent residency.

Citizenship allows you to hold a Vanuatu passport.


Resident

  • Can live in Vanuatu
  • Can work in Vanuatu
  • More affordable


Citizenship

  • Can live in Vanuatu
  • Can work in Vanuatu
  • Holds a Vanuatu Passport
  • Can Vote
  • Allows visa free access to 96 countries word wide
  • Large investment


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