The investor citizenship schemes operated by Vanuatu still do not contain any requirement for applicants to actually reside or be physically present in Vanuatu. The application process continues to be managed by specialised agencies located outside Vanuatu, which means that applicants do not need to have any direct contact with the authorities of Vanuatu. No interviews with applicants are held during the application process. The absence of a requirement for a physical interview reduces the opportunities for the authorities of Vanuatu to properly assess applicants and to verify the information provided in their application, including the veracity and credibility thereof.
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