Certificate of Identity

The certificate of Identity is only issue to Vanuatu citizens whose passport have been expired or lost/ damaged passport.

The Certificate of Identity is only issue for one way travel Back to Vanuatu.

Each applicant must submit the following documents to the Vanuatu High Commission, Canberra by post or in person or via email (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.). Prepare required documents as follows:

- Completed the C.I. Application form

- Copy of Expired/ Lost or Damaged passport

- Passport photo 5x5 Size

- Payment of $85 AUD

For the issuance of a Certificate of identity for a new born baby, the High Commission will require the following:

- Complete the C.I. Application form

- Copy of Birth certificate

- Copy of Passport for the Parents or guidance travelling to Vanuatu with the Baby

- for Guidance travelling with the baby to Vanuatu, a Consent letter will require from both parents to allow their child to travel back to Vanuatu with the baby.

- Payment of $85 AUD

Certificate or Identity  processing times

• Certificate of Identity processing time is up to 10 business days.
• Certain applications which require special consideration may take longer to process.