Vanuatu Gambling License (VGA)

A Vanuatu Gambling License is issued under the framework of the Vanuatu Interactive Gaming Act. While Vanuatu has offered online gaming frameworks since the 1990s, the market was completely modernized via a comprehensive digital overhaul. Under this updated system, the Vanuatu Department of Customs and Inland Revenue (VDCIR) acts as the primary legal regulator, while the day-to-day application processing and compliance auditing are managed by the Vanuatu Gaming Authority (VGA) under a public-private partnership.

The updated framework positions Vanuatu as one of the most cost-efficient, streamlined offshore options for startups, operating as an attractive alternative to Curaçao or Anjouan.

Key Points of the license are:
- All-in-One Permitting: A single B2C license covers online casino setups, slots, sportsbooks, peer-to-peer poker rooms, lottery games, and digital bingo
- Long-Term Asset Stability: Once approved, a Vanuatu license is valid for an exceptional 15-year term before requiring structural re-issuance
- Web3/Crypto Ready: The framework explicitly permits cryptocurrency deposits and withdrawals (e.g., BTC, ETH, USDT) alongside traditional credit cards
- Streamlined Digital Delivery: The VGA operates a fully online submission and management portal, driving corporate review times down.

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What the Vanuatu Gambling License covers

Vanuatu Gambling License cost and fees

Vanuatu Gambling License requirements

• Local Presence: Registered office and agent required
• Corporate Structure: Local company formation
• Capital Requirements: None specific
• Technical Requirements: Basic
• Compliance Obligations: Basic AML/KYC

Vanuatu Gambling License use cases

• Crypto projects and high-risk operators.
• Startups needing a quick and cheap solution.