Vanuatu citizenship

The Vanuatu High Commission also provide the Vanuatu Citizenship service for the following types of citizenship:

  • Naturalization (Form A)
  • Non-Citizen married to a Vanuatu Citizen (Form B)
  • Entitlement (Form C (a))
  • Regain (Form C (b))

Kindly email directly the Vanuatu High Commission to get the proper procedure and processes. Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Apostille & Certification

The High Commission also provide the Apostille Stamp for certifying documents issued by the Government of the Republic of Vanuatu.

A certification letter can also be issued upon request. Please refer to the High Commission prescribed fees.

Vanuatu High Commission prescribed fees

Vanuatu High Commission prescribed fees as of 22 November 2025.

  Service Type Fee Rate (Australian Dollars)
1 Certificate of Identity (C.I) 100 $
2 Tourist Visa 85 $
3 Business Visa Single Entry 260 $
4 Business Visa Multiple Entries 445 $
5 Certification of Document 110 $
6 Apostille Stamp 225 $
7 Lost Passport / under DSP 1425 $
8 Lost Passport - Citizen 650 $
9 Registration of Birth Certificate 20 $
10 Birth Certificate - Copy 15 $
11 Birth Certificate Copy (Naturalized Citizen) 40 $
12 Marriage Certificate - Copy - Citizen 15 $
13 Marriage Certificate - Non-Citizen 200 $
14 Death Certificate Copy 15 $
15 Renewal of Driver’s License 90 $

Drivers License

Renewal of Drivers License

The Vanuatu High Commission can facilitate the issuance of the renewal of driver's license with the assistance of the Department of Customs and in land Revenue office in Vanuatu.

Each applicant must submit the following documents to the Vanuatu High Commission, Canberra by post or in person. Prepare required documents as follows:

- Download Drivers License Form

- Completed Form and have it certified by a Professional Doctor, to attest that you are still suitable for driving; Have the Form signed and stamped;

- Payment of $90 AUD.

Kindly submit the documents to the Vanuatu High Commission, Canberra by post, in person or via email (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).

Renewal of Drivers License processing times

  • Drivers License processing time is up to 15 business days.
  • Certain applications which require special consideration may take longer to process

Certification of Drivers License:

The Vanuatu High Commission can facilitate the Certification of Driver's License with the assistance of the Department of Customs and In land Revenue of 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.). The required documents as follows:

  • Color Copy of Valid Drivers license ( Back-to-back)
  • Email address for the Department of Transport to the respective states
  • Amount of $110 AUD ( payment details will be provided upon verification of your documents) .

Certification of Drivers License processing times

  • Certification of Drivers License processing time is up to 15 business days.
  • Certain applications which require special consideration may take longer to process

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.
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