As of the 3rd of May 2021, VFIPA will begin its paperless jouney. Help us get there through the following process:

1. Accessing our application forms
You can access our application forms for New, Variation and Annual Surveys through our website: www.investvanuatu.vu. Our forms are available in English & French and in MS Word and PDF format.
Alternatively, you can email our key contact officers, Ms Lashie Tom & Mr Alick Robsen Joe for soft copies of our application forms through: ltom@investvanuatu.vu and ajoe@investvanuatu.vu.

2. Applying through email
• Once you have completed your application form and scanned your supporting documents, send the application forms through to Ms Lashie Tom (ltom@investvanuatu.vu) where it will be pre-accessed. This process ensures that all the documents submitted are correct.
• You will be notified that your application is ready for management submission by the vetting officer once they are satisfied that all documents and the application form is in order.

3. Payment of applications
• You have the choice to deposit directly to our bank account Please present a receipt to the above email addresses for confirmation of your payment.
• You can also come to the office to make direct payments to Ms Lashie Tom.

4. Notification of application
• We are mandated to notify you on the progress of your application process and you are more than welcome to follow up on the application process yourself while it is being processed from our end.
• You will be notified by an email on the decision of your investment application and a scanned copy of your investment certificate will be sent directly to a working email representing your company therefore it is important to ensure that the email address you provide is valid and regularly accessed.

5. Facilities to assist you
• VFIPA will be providing you with the facility to help you move into this process. There will be a computer set up at the office for clients who are not able to connect up from their investment site or have any other issues with sending their application from their investment location. Please ensure that your supporting documents are in order so that it can be done on the spot.
• Officers will be in place to assist you with applying.

Please contact our office for more info about this change through the following ways:
Telephone: (678) 24441/24096
Email: mbani@investvanuatu.vu