3 Feb 2014

New Vanuatu law allows dual citizenship

7:55 am on 3 February 2014

Vanuatu's dual citizenship law is expected to come into force this month.

The Council of Ministers is still to gazette the measure after parliament amended the citizenship act last November.

The changes allow foreigners to retain their passport of origin while taking up Vanuatu citizenship.

The new law comes amid ongoing concerns at corrupt practices centring on the sale of passports.