Andrew Tate has lost his Vanuatu citizenship, more than a year after officials there said they found no problems with the controversial influencer’s application.
The Vanuatu government confirmed that it has revoked Tate’s citizenship and passport. He obtained citizenship through the Pacific nation’s investment program in 2022, the same year he was arrested in Romania.
The decision marks a major shift from June 2025. After reviewing his file, government spokesperson Kiery Manassah said Tate had been “cleared by Interpol and the UK” when his application was approved.
Vanuatu’s Citizenship Commission has the authority to revoke citizenship if it was granted fraudulently, issued contrary to the Citizenship Act or Constitution, or if the person later fails to comply with restrictions under the law. The government’s citizenship office also states that someone found to have obtained citizenship through fraud, false representation or concealed information loses that status 30 days after such a finding.
Tate, 39, and his brother Tristan are currently being held in Miami while fighting extradition to Britain. A federal judge denied their request for release Sept. 9, finding they had not shown they were not flight risks or dangers to the community.
Andrew has also been indicted in Romania on charges including trafficking minors, money laundering, sex with a minor, and witness tampering.
The brothers have denied wrongdoing.