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Glossary · Vanuatu citizenship
Port Vila - the capital of Vanuatu
The capital of Vanuatu on Efate island. The Citizenship Commission, the citizenship office and the passport service are based here. You do not need to travel to Port Vila to obtain citizenship.
01 / In 30 seconds
The short answer
- What it is
- The capital of the Republic of Vanuatu
- Where
- Efate island
- What is there
- Citizenship Commission, citizenship office, passport service
- Do I need to go
- No, the process is remote
02 / In plain words
What Port Vila means
Port Vila is the capital of Vanuatu, on Efate island. The state bodies that handle citizenship and passports are based here.
You do not need to travel to Port Vila: documents are filed remotely, and the oath and biometrics take place in a city near the client with an authorised officer.
Port Vila is one of the places where biometrics can be taken, but for most clients a meeting closer to home is more convenient.
A simple example
A family from Moscow obtained citizenship without ever visiting Port Vila: the oath and biometrics took place in their city.
Where you will meet it
- Where the application is reviewed
- Biometrics
- Documents after the passport
- A trip to the islands
03 / What it covers
What to know
Offices
- Citizenship Commission
- Citizenship office
- Passport service
City
- Capital
- Efate island
- Port and airport
Travel
- Not needed
- Remote filing
- Meeting closer to home
Money
- No flight costs
- Biometrics by invoice
- Fees in vatu
04 / How it works
How Port Vila is involved
Filing
Remote.
Review
Offices in Port Vila.
Oath and biometrics
Near the client.
Documents
By courier.
05 / Key facts
Key facts
01Port Vila
Capital of Vanuatu on the island of Efate
This is where the government bodies that handle citizenship and passports work: the Citizenship Commission, the Citizenship Office and the passport service.
02Travel to the islands
Not needed for citizenship
Documents are submitted remotely through the agent, and finished documents arrive by courier. A family can become citizens without ever visiting Port Vila.
03Oath and biometrics
In a city near the client
They are done with an authorized officer in the city closest to the client. Port Vila is also an option, but most people prefer a meeting closer to home.
Common mistakes
Assuming you have to fly to Vanuatu for citizenship
The process is fully remote. The oath and biometrics take place in a city near you, and documents arrive by courier.
Confusing Port Vila with another island
Port Vila is on the island of Efate. It is home to the bodies that handle citizenship and passports.
Planning a trip to the capital just for biometrics
Check the nearest location first: biometrics are taken by an authorized officer, usually much closer to home.
06 / Expert advice
How to prepare
Do not plan a flight to the islands: every step happens without travel.
What we do for you. We deal with the offices in Port Vila for you.
Anna KovalevskayaLead lawyer for EU citizenship and residency, 12 years of practice
07 / Questions
Frequently asked questions
No. Documents are submitted remotely, and the oath and biometrics take place in a city near you.
The government bodies that handle citizenship and passports: the Citizenship Commission, the Citizenship Office and the passport service.
On the island of Efate. It is the capital of the Republic of Vanuatu.
With an authorized officer in a city near you. Port Vila works too, but most clients find it easier closer to home.
They are delivered by courier. You do not need to collect anything on the island.
Yes, if you would like to see the country. The trip is not required for citizenship or the passport.
Vanuatu citizenship glossary
- Vanuatu programme →
- DSP
- CIIP
- Vanuatu passport
- Vanuatu passport renewal
- Replacing a lost Vanuatu passport
- 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)
- Bislama
- Vanuatu Citizenship Act (Cap. 112)
- Vanuatu authorised agent
- Official DSP contribution schedule
- All terms →
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