Ni-Vanuatu ID Photo

Being Photographed for Vanuatu’s National Identity Record

Vanuatu’s national ID system combines a unique identification number, a QR code and a personal photograph. Civil Registration and Identity Management describes uses ranging from identification in voting queues to disaster-relief distribution and passenger accounting. The portrait gives these records a visible connection to the person presenting the card. Registration is available through a CRIM centre equipped with a biometric station, where the registrar records the information and takes the applicant’s picture.

For an appointment in Vanuatu, bring the signed registration form and the supporting record required by CRIM, including the relevant birth certificate. Prepare for a clear portrait: an unobstructed face, straightforward framing and a natural facial expression help produce a reliable recognisable likeness. The photo preparation guide explain these practical basics, while staff control the capture and background. The goal is consistent photo quality in the official record rather than a portrait styled for social media.

CRIM’s published instructions also recognise a specific situation for children under two, who may be accompanied by a parent in the picture. Follow the registrar’s directions for that exception instead of applying adult portrait rules without adjustment. Keep the detailed photo requirements alongside the registration guidance, and check that the name and birth information match the supporting identity documents before the card is issued.