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Glossary · Vanuatu citizenship
Vanuatu passport renewal on expiry
Issuing a new Vanuatu passport when the old one expires: an adult's after 10 years, a child's after 5. It starts a few months before expiry, remotely, with no trip to the islands.
01 / In 30 seconds
The short answer
- What it is
- A new Vanuatu passport on expiry
- When
- Adult after 10 years, child after 5
- When to start
- A few months before expiry
- How
- Remotely, through us
02 / In plain words
What Vanuatu passport renewal means
Vanuatu passport renewal means issuing a new passport on expiry: an adult's after 10 years, a child's after 5.
We start a few months ahead: countries of entry require spare validity, and the remote process takes longer. If a passport has expired, citizenship does not end - we issue a new one; after a long lapse we first confirm the status in the registers.
A child passport needs a separate application and a parent's consent. If a surname has changed, the Vanuatu registers are updated first, then the passport.
A simple example
After 5 years we reminded a family about renewing the children's passports and did both in one process.
Where you will meet it
- A passport about to expire
- A child passport after 5 years
- A surname change
- An expired passport
03 / What it covers
What to know
Validity
- Adult 10 years
- Child 5 years
- Spare validity for travel
Procedure
- Application
- Parent consent for a child
- Surname change - register first
Fee
- 5,000 VT per person
- Whole family - one process
- Each passport at the tariff
Expiry
- Citizenship continues
- New passport
- Status check
04 / How it works
How renewal works
Reminder
A few months ahead.
Application
Through us.
Issue
New passport.
Delivery
By courier.
05 / Key facts
Key facts
01Vanuatu passport validity
Adults 10 years, children 5 years
When the passport expires, the citizen applies for a new one. Children's passports are renewed twice as often and are easy to overlook.
02When to start renewal
Several months before expiry
Destination countries require spare validity, and the remote process takes time. Starting right before a trip is too late.
03Expired passport
Citizenship does not end
We arrange a new passport. If it expired long ago, we first confirm citizenship status in the Vanuatu registries.
04Name change and children
Registry first, then the passport
After a surname change, the Vanuatu registries are updated first. A child's passport is a separate application with a parent's consent.
Common mistakes
Starting renewal right before a trip
Start several months before expiry: destination countries require spare passport validity.
Forgetting that a child's passport is valid for 5 years
Note the date in advance: children's passports are renewed after 5 years. We remind the family and can renew all passports in one process.
Renewing the passport before the registry shows the new surname
Update the Vanuatu registries first, then apply for the passport. Otherwise the passport will not match the registry.
06 / Expert advice
How to prepare
Set a reminder six months before your passport expires.
What we do for you. We keep renewal dates in our CRM and issue new passports with no trip to the islands.
Anna KovalevskayaLead lawyer for EU citizenship and residency, 12 years of practice
07 / Questions
Frequently asked questions
An adult passport after 10 years, a child's after 5. It is best to start several months before expiry.
No. Renewal is handled remotely, through us.
You remain a citizen and we arrange a new passport. If it expired long ago, we first confirm your status in the registries.
Destination countries require spare validity, and the remote process takes longer than usual. Without a buffer you may miss your trip.
A separate application is filed for the child with a parent's consent. The whole family's passports can be renewed in one process.
The Vanuatu registries are updated first, then the passport is issued in the new surname.
Vanuatu citizenship glossary
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- CIIP
- Schengen and Vanuatu
- Greek residence permit for Vanuatu citizens
- Vanuatu company
- Asset Statement
- Witness field (Vanuatu forms)
- Remarks block (CIIP form)
- Medical certificate (Vanuatu)
- Bank letter (Vanuatu)
- Professional reference (Vanuatu)
- Vanuatu police clearance
- Nomination Form (CIIP form)
- Principal candidate
- Spouse (Vanuatu form)
- Dependent child (Vanuatu form)
- Dependent resident
- Form B (Vanuatu passport form)
- Birth Registration Questionnaire (9610)
- Vanuatu FIU due diligence
- FIU letter
- BRIDGES pre-check
- Vanuatu due diligence fee
- 3-month deadline for payment and oath
- Vanuatu citizenship certificate
- Vanuatu birth registration certificate
- Vanuatu National ID
- Vanuatu fund share
- Fund option without share return
- Additional family member (Vanuatu)
- Dependant aged 18-25 (Vanuatu)
- Parents and older dependants (Vanuatu)
- Vanuatu citizenship by birth
- Vatu (VT)
- Port Vila
- Bislama
- Vanuatu citizenship
- Vanuatu Citizenship Act (Cap. 112)
- Vanuatu Citizenship Commission
- Vanuatu Citizenship Office
- Vanuatu authorised agent
- Official DSP contribution schedule
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