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 4 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. Gatekeepers such as banks are obliged to carefully consider business relationships and transactions involving high-risk third countries through increased checks and control measures.
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) 2026/46, Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/83
New program: EU Non-Cooperative Tax Jurisdictions (Annex I)
New sanctions program detected: EU Non-Cooperative Tax Jurisdictions (Annex I)
Resources added
Added: 5 other(s)
Legal basis updated for EU List of High-Risk Third Countries (AML/CFT)
Added: Directive (EU) 2018/843 (5th Anti-Money Laundering Directive)
Resources added
Added: 9 other(s)
New program: EU List of High-Risk Third Countries (AML/CFT)
New sanctions program detected: EU List of High-Risk Third Countries (AML/CFT)