Recently, various reports appeared in the press, according to which it was stated that those naturalized under the Vanuatu Development and Support Program would not be able to further participate in the country's political life. In addition, according to the statement from these media outlets, the color of the passport of those who received citizenship by investment will differ from those who received citizenship at birth. Both of these statements are wrong.

The Prime Minister ordered a revision of the Citizenship by Investment Program in Vanuatu.

Currently, an approved investor can obtain a Vanuatu passport for $150,000 under this program. Revenue from this program accounts for almost a third of the country's state revenue.

Recently, the new Prime Minister Bob Loughman, a member of Vanua'aku Pati, was elected to Vanuatu. In March 2013, after a change of government, he was appointed to Minister of Education

At the end of March 2020, the Vanuatu government signed the amendment regulations for two programs (DSP/VCP). The Citizenship Regulation Order 38 and 39 contain important changes: