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A Portrait for Vanuatu’s Certificate of Identity

Vanuatu’s Immigration Department identifies the Certificate of Identity as one of its approved travel documents, alongside the passport. The published application form expressly covers citizens and non-citizens, so it should not be described simply as a passport renewal for Vanuatu nationals. It records the applicant’s nationality, present country of residence and intended destination, bringing the person’s identity and proposed journey together in a specific travel-document request.

The form asks for one recent passport photograph, along with a passport copy and birth certificate. Prepare a fresh portrait that provides a dependable recognisable likeness; a scan of an existing document serves a different purpose from the requested image. Use the photo preparation guide to review facial expression, lighting and framing. Preserve photo quality when producing any prints, and keep the original digital photograph available if the processing office requests a different submission format.

Before relying on the certificate for a journey involving Vanuatu, discuss your circumstances and itinerary with Immigration or the responsible consular office. The application form alone does not establish acceptance by every destination or transit country. The embassy and consulate directory can help locate the appropriate office, and the detailed photo requirements provide portrait guidance. Ensure the photograph is submitted with the same person’s supporting identity documents, especially when several travellers are applying together.