Dhaka, Jan. 20 -- Vanuatu operates one of the world's most sought-after citizenship-by-investment (CBI), commonly known as a "golden passport" scheme, allowing affluent foreigners to acquire its citizenship in exchange for financial contributions.

How the scheme works

According to investment migration firm Global Residence Index, Vanuatu offers one of the quickest and simplest CBI programmes globally. Applicants are required to submit minimal documentation, all of which can be provided digitally, and are not required to visit the country at any stage of the process.

The cost of obtaining Vanuatu citizenship ranges between $135,500 and $155,500 (around Tk 1.18 crore to Tk 1.35 crore), with provisions available for a family of four. Appl...