Vanuatu Finds No Grounds to Revoke Andrew Tate’s Citizenship

The Vanuatu government has found no legal grounds to revoke Andrew Tate’s citizenship following an internal investigation. This decision means the controversial influencer will continue to hold his Vanuatu passport, a status that has drawn considerable attention due to his high-profile legal troubles globally. The government’s legal assessment focused on the initial grant.
According to government spokesperson Kiery Manassah, the review conducted by the citizenship office confirmed that Tate had successfully obtained all necessary clearances, including from Interpol and the UK, when his citizenship was originally granted. This compliance with the procedures at the time provides no basis for immediate revocation.
Manassah conceded that if the government had been aware of the serious allegations against Tate at the time of his application, his citizenship would have been denied. He expressed regret for this oversight but stressed that current laws do not allow for the arbitrary revocation of citizenship based on information that emerged after the fact.
This situation has underscored the need for significant reforms within Vanuatu’s citizenship-by-investment program. The government has committed to implementing more robust due diligence processes to prevent similar incidents and to improve the program’s international standing, aiming to ensure more stringent vetting of applicants.