A faster, cheaper option vs the strongest Caribbean passport — cost, speed, Schengen/UK access and tax.
St Kitts & Nevis runs the oldest and strongest-performing Caribbean programme; Vanuatu is one of the faster and cheaper options. St Kitts keeps both Schengen (with ETIAS) and UK visa-free access and reaches ~155 destinations; Vanuatu is about half the cost and usually faster, but needs visas for the EU and UK.
| 🇻🇺 Vanuatu | 🇰🇳 St Kitts & Nevis | |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum cost (single) | from $130,000 | from $200,000 (own schedule) |
| Typical timeline | ~2–4 months | ~4–6 months |
| Visa-free / VoA | ~88 | ~155 |
| Schengen Area | ❌ Visa required | ✅ Visa-free (ETIAS) |
| United Kingdom | ❌ Visa required | ✅ Visa-free |
| China | ❌ Visa required | ❌ Visa required |
| Tax on foreign income | 0% | 0% |
| Process | No residence; biometrics and oath in person | Remote |
| Best for | Speed, cost, privacy | Strongest travel: Schengen + UK |
If your priority is the strongest travel document — visa-free Europe and the UK — St Kitts is worth the higher cost and longer wait. If you want a comparatively quick, affordable second passport and Asia-Pacific mobility, Vanuatu wins. Neither country levies personal income tax, though your own tax bill depends on where you are resident, and neither requires you to live there.
General information only, not legal advice. Programme costs, timelines and visa policies change frequently; confirm current details with a licensed agent. Last verified 25 June 2026.
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