Vanuatu Sanctions
VUVanuatu is currently subject to 2 active sanctions programs imposed by European Commission (AML High-Risk Third Countries) and Council of the European Union (Tax Non-Cooperative Jurisdictions). These measures include financial restrictions. This page lists every program targeting Vanuatu, the legal bases behind them, and the most recent changes.
Last updated 24 Jun 2026
Programs
2
Authorities
2
Restriction Types
1
Restrictions
Sanctioning Authorities
Sanctions Programs
The European Commission identifies high-risk third countries having strategic deficiencies in their regime on anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism. In line with EU AML directives, gatekeepers such as banks are obliged to apply increased checks and control measures on business relationships and transactions involving these countries.
Resources
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Annex I (blacklist) of the EU list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes. Lists 9 jurisdictions that failed to comply or refused to engage. Situation on: 17 February 2026.
Recent Changes
Legal basis updated for EU List of High-Risk Third Countries (AML/CFT)
Added: Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1184
New program: EU Non-Cooperative Tax Jurisdictions (Annex I)
New sanctions program detected: EU Non-Cooperative Tax Jurisdictions (Annex I)
New program: EU List of High-Risk Third Countries (AML/CFT)
New sanctions program detected: EU List of High-Risk Third Countries (AML/CFT)