VANUATU DOCUMENT CHECKLIST

The official checklist of required documents to prepare your application file for Vanuatu Citizenship.

Main Applicant

Passport Copy

A clear scan of the complete passport, from cover to cover

Birth Certificate

From the country in which you were born

ID copy

Copy of Marriage Certificate

Proof of Address

It can be:
1- A recent copy of an electricity or water bill in your name, stating the address in detail
2- A bank statement mentioning the name and address in detail

Copy of Trade License if you are a business owner or partner Or Employment Letter of You are Employee

“If you are an employee, the letter should be addressed to: Government of Vanuatu Include your full name, passport number, job title monthly salary, and date of joining.”

Original Police Certificate from Country of birth, citizenship and every country that you have lived in more than 6 months in the past 10 years

Copy of University Certificate (If any)

And any certificate you obtained after university study (If applicable/If any)

Medical examination report with the doctor's signature and stamp

Resume/CV

Three Professional Reference Letter (We will send you the template)

From accountant, doctor, general manager, and lawyer

Bank Reference Letter

Mentioning your name, account number, and account opening date (and the balance in the account)

Digital Photo

Key requirements (important to avoid rejection)

Photo size: 35 x 45 mm / (Equivalent: 1.38 × 1.77 inches)
Full face, centered, neutral expression (no teeth showing), both ears must be visible, and no hair on the face, hair to the back and hairline showing
White background
Color photo, dark clothes or dark Hijab (black & white not accepted), taken within the last 6 months
No hats or glasses (except religious reasons)
Usually 12 photos required (more for CBI files)

Bank Statement for 12 months

It has a final balance upon printing of $200,000 or more, or its equivalent in any currency.

Government forms for signature

It will be sent to you for review and signature.

Spouse

Passport Copy

A clear scan of the complete passport, from cover to cover

Birth Certificate

From the country in which you were born

ID copy

Original Police Certificate from Country of birth, citizenship and every country that you have lived in more than 6 months in the past 10 years

Copy of University Certificate (If any)

And any certificate you obtained after university study (If applicable/If any)

Medical examination report with the doctor's signature and stamp

Digital Photo

Key requirements (important to avoid rejection)

Photo size: 35 x 45 mm / (Equivalent: 1.38 × 1.77 inches)
Full face, centered, neutral expression (no teeth showing), both ears must be visible, and no hair on the face, hair to the back and hairline showing
White background
Color photo, dark clothes or dark Hijab (black & white not accepted), taken within the last 6 months
No hats or glasses (except religious reasons)
Usually 12 photos required (more for CBI files)

Government forms for signature

It will be sent to you for review and signature.

Dependents (+16)

Passport Copy

A clear scan of the complete passport, from cover to cover

Birth Certificate

From the country in which you were born

ID copy

Original Police Certificate from Country of birth, citizenship and every country that you have lived in more than 6 months in the past 10 years

Enrollement Letter confirm he is a student

Copy of University Certificate (If any)

And any certificate you obtained after university study (If applicable/If any)

Medical examination report with the doctor's signature and stamp

Digital Photo

Key requirements (important to avoid rejection)

Photo size: 35 x 45 mm / (Equivalent: 1.38 × 1.77 inches)
Full face, centered, neutral expression (no teeth showing), both ears must be visible, and no hair on the face, hair to the back and hairline showing
White background
Color photo, dark clothes or dark Hijab (black & white not accepted), taken within the last 6 months
No hats or glasses (except religious reasons)
Usually 12 photos required (more for CBI files)

Government forms for signature

It will be sent to you for review and signature

Dependents (-16)

Passport Copy

A clear scan of the complete passport, from cover to cover

Birth Certificate

From the country in which you were born

Medical examination report with the doctor's signature and stamp

Digital Photo

Key requirements (important to avoid rejection)

Photo size: 35 x 45 mm / (Equivalent: 1.38 × 1.77 inches)
Full face, centered, neutral expression (no teeth showing), both ears must be visible, and no hair on the face, hair to the back and hairline showing
White background
Color photo, dark clothes or dark Hijab (black & white not accepted), taken within the last 6 months
No hats or glasses (except religious reasons)
Usually 12 photos required (more for CBI files)

Government forms for signature

It will be sent to you for review and signature

Parents (+50)

Passport Copy

A clear scan of the complete passport, from cover to cover

Birth Certificate

From the country in which you were born

ID copy

Original Police Certificate from Country of birth, citizenship and every country that you have lived in more than 6 months in the past 10 years

Copy Of Marriage Certificate

Copy of University Certificate (If any)

And any certificate you obtained after university study (If applicable/If any)

Medical examination report with the doctor's signature and stamp

Digital Photo

Key requirements (important to avoid rejection)

Photo size: 35 x 45 mm / (Equivalent: 1.38 × 1.77 inches)
Full face, centered, neutral expression (no teeth showing), both ears must be visible, and no hair on the face, hair to the back and hairline showing
White background
Color photo, dark clothes or dark Hijab (black & white not accepted), taken within the last 6 months
No hats or glasses (except religious reasons)
Usually 12 photos required (more for CBI files)

Government forms for signature

It will be sent to you for review and signature

Turn This Checklist Into New Citizenship

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